‘Where Is All The Fund Going?': Delhi CM Raps Civic Officials Over Poor-Quality Work After Building Collapse | VIDEO

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inspected the Satya Niketan building collapse site and reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations as the government stepped up action against illegal construction across the capital.

During the inspection, Gupta ordered the immediate sealing of five-storey buildings constructed in violation of building regulations. 

Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta has ordered strict and comprehensive action following the Satya Niketan incident. She is continuously monitoring the rescue, relief and safety measures.

Building owner has been arrested and legal proceedings are underway.

Five MCD officials,…

— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) September 7, 2026

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The government is also preparing a policy to make periodic structural audits and building safety certification mandatory for buildings used for public activities, including PGs, nursing homes, schools and other institutions.

“Public safety will not be compromised, and responsibility will be fixed at every level,” the government said.

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"Where is the ₹800+ crore fund going? Straight into your pockets?" 🚨
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta corners civic engineers and officials right on the ground over shoddy work and endless delays. When officials started begging for "one more week," she shut them down with a… pic.twitter.com/K6w2GMu8yS

— Gaurav (@k_gauravs) September 7, 2026

Meanwhile, a video showing Gupta reprimanding civic officials over poor-quality work and prolonged delays has been circulating widely on social media. Some users have claimed that the video is from her latest inspection. However, TDJ has not independently confirmed when or where the video was recorded.

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In the viral video, the CM was heard saying, “Why will it take one week? What work are you guys doing…where is all the fund money going, straight to your pockets?”

Gupta also warned officials against negligence and stressed that no further laxity would be tolerated in matters concerning public safety.