India, Feb. 7 -- The Opposition on Friday accused the Delhi government of negligence and attempting to shield those responsible in connection with the death of a 25-year-old biker who fell into an unmarked pit on a Janakpuri dug up by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reacted in a social media post, calling the incident a result of systemic failure and lack of accountability.

In a post on X, Gandhi said the "pandemic of greed and carelessness" in the country had claimed another young life, adding, "This is not an accident, it is murder, and the killer is a government that has escaped accountability."

"The real crisis was not broken roads but an irresponsible state where there is neither resignation, nor punishment...