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Congress demanded that affordable accommodation be provided to students, a rent control act be brought for hostels and PGs, and Rs 1 crore compensation to the family of those who lost their lives.

The residents alleged that connivance of the civic officials with the building owner put the lives of students at risk.

Police said some protesters attempted to forcibly enter the main building, leading to a scuffle between them and police personnel.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Atishi also expressed grief and serious concern over the collapse, appealing for urgent relief efforts and demanding a high-level inquiry.

New Delhi Municipal Council Vice-Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal pointed to possible unauthorised excavation work inside the building as a factor behind the collapse.

Locals claimed that around 40 people were still trapped under the debris of the building, which comprised a basement and five upper floors.