Almost a year ago, on May 25, 2024, a deadly fire broke out in the TRP game zone in Rajkot, resulting in the deaths of more than 33 people, including children. The fire started due to some wielding work going on there, which spread rapidly in an uncontrollable way due to a large amount of petrol and diesel being stored there.
The incident sparked investigations, and the fire was declared as a ‘man-made disaster’. All gaming zones were instructed to ensure proper fire safety measures. Now, as the incident will be 1-year-old in a few days, the Congress took out a rally from Trikon Baug to expose the administration, which is still in a state of disarray after the incident. The rally was also observed in order to demand justice for the families of the deceased.
Apparently, the rally was to be held from Trikon Baug to the Municipal Corporation office, but it was stopped soon after it started, as the police detained the Congress workers. During which, a scuffle took place between the Congress workers and the police. Protesters also raised anti-BJP slogans in the rally. On the other hand, tight police security was deployed at the Municipal Corporation office as a safety measure. Protesters raised anti-BJP slogans in the rally.
Meanwhile, the city Congress president and opposition leader of the Municipal Corporation said that for the next 6 days, Congress has planned various programs to mark its protest related to the fire incident. On May 20, leaflets will be distributed in the Commissioner’s presence. On May 21, presentations will be made to the Police Commissioner, and the ‘Nyay Sankalp Rath’ will be taken out. As of May 22, the ward in-charges will distribute stickers in rickshaws, and on May 23, programs including leaflet distribution will take place. Details about the government’s role in the fire incident will be announced on May 24. Lastly, a candle march will be observed at the District Panchayat Chowk on May 25 in the evening.
