Kejriwal and human‑rights panel member spar over safety of Punjab pilgrim buses

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal raised the issue of unsafe pilgrim buses operating in Punjab during a public interaction, prompting a sharp response from a member of the National Human Rights Commission. The minister highlighted recent incidents that have raised doubts about the condition of the vehicles used by devotees travelling to religious sites.
The human‑rights panel member countered that the safety lapses point to systemic negligence and called for a comprehensive audit of the state transport fleet. Both officials agreed that the welfare of pilgrims is paramount, but differed on the immediacy and scope of remedial measures.
State transport authorities have been asked to expedite inspections and enforce stricter compliance with safety norms. The disagreement underscores the broader debate on infrastructure readiness ahead of upcoming religious festivals in the region.