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Hemant Soren’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ moment? Plan to build Rs 69-crore CM residence triggers political row in Jharkhand | India News

Hemant Soren’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ moment? Plan to build Rs 69-crore CM residence triggers political row in Jharkhand | India News

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The proposed construction of a Chief Minister’s residence, estimated to cost Rs 68.91 crore, has triggered a political row in Jharkhand, with the BJP alleging extravagance and the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) defending it as a necessary infrastructure project. The BJP has claimed that Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s proposed residence could become one of the costliest in the country, second only to the one in Telangana. BJP state president Aditya Sahu alleged that Soren was constructing a “Sheesh Mahal” at a cost that may eventually exceed Rs 100 crore. The state government on March 25 issued a “Very Short-term E-Quatation Invitation Notice”, seeking quotations for the construction of the CM’s residence at Kanke Road in Ranchi. The government has said the tender would be published on the website on April 2, followed by a pre-bid meeting on April 8. The last date for submission of bids is April 29, and the bids will be opened on April 30. While the estimated cost of the construction comes to less than Rs 69 crore as per …

After Delhi Liquor Policy CAG Report, All Eyes On ‘Sheesh Mahal’ Audit Findings; Will CBI Probe Quicken?

After Delhi Liquor Policy CAG Report, All Eyes On ‘Sheesh Mahal’ Audit Findings; Will CBI Probe Quicken?

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Last Updated:February 27, 2025, 00:43 IST The BJP has alleged that marble flooring, high-end bathroom fittings, and expensive curtains were added to the official residence of then-Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, hiking the total cost. The CBI has been investigating alleged tender rule violations, flouting of construction norms, and lapses by…Read More Former official residence of then-Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. File image The tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report in the Delhi assembly could pave the way for a CBI probe picking up pace into the alleged wrongdoings in the construction and upgrade of 6 Flagstaff Road, the official residence of then-Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. “Once the report is tabled, it will be clear if CAG found impropriety or corruption. If CAG recommended further probe into the alleged lapses and points to corrupt practices, then the CBI inquiry could translate into a regular case,” a government official told CNN-News18. The Central Bureau of Investigation initiated a preliminary inquiry in 2023 against unknown public servants of the Delhi government. …

Next Delhi CM Won’t Reside In Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’; BJP Seeks Restoration Of Bungalow To Original State

Next Delhi CM Won’t Reside In Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’; BJP Seeks Restoration Of Bungalow To Original State

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Last Updated:February 11, 2025, 00:16 IST Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva claimed that the CM’s bungalow was expanded by merging four government properties.  Former CM Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence | File Image/PTI Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva on Monday said that the new Chief Minister of Delhi would not stay at the “Sheesh Mahal” which was key to the party’s campaign against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi elections. Sachdeva urged Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to revoke the merger of four properties with the “Sheesh Mahal” (6, Flagstaff Road). He claimed that the CM’s bungalow was expanded by merging four government properties. “The next Chief Minister of Delhi will not stay in it (the bungalow),” Sachdeva said, adding that the BJP-led government will take a call on what to do with the property. The renovated bungalow was Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence as Delhi’s chief minister from 2015 until October 2024, when he vacated it after resigning amid corruption allegations from the BJP. However, in the last few years, the luxurious reconstruction of the bungalow …

BJP urges Delhi LG to restore Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ to its original state, fast track probe – India TV

BJP urges Delhi LG to restore Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ to its original state, fast track probe – India TV

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Image Source : X Delhi CM residence Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday requested Delhi LG VK Saxena to cancel the merger of four properties with the “Sheesh Mahal”, the official residence of Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister from 2015 till October 2024. During the recent Assembly polls, the BJP used “sheesh mahal” as a political weapon to target AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over corruption. In a letter to Delhi LG Saxena, Newly elected BJP MLA Virendra Gupta urged the cancellation of the merger of four properties that were intended for the expansion of the Chief Minister’s residence. Bungalow was expanded by merging four government properties Gupta said that the bungalow was expanded by merging four government properties and he has written to the Governor VK Saxena for cancelling the amalgamation of those properties. It is pertinent to mention that the reconstructed bungalow served as the official residence of Arvind Kejriwal during his tenure as Delhi Chief Minister from 2015 until October 2024, when he vacated it following his resignation amid BJP’s allegations of …

From liquor policy to Sheesh Mahal, Anna Hazare takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal – India TV

From liquor policy to Sheesh Mahal, Anna Hazare takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Anna Hazare takes a jibe at Arvind Kejriwal Social activist Anna Hazare, whose anti-corruption movement of 2011 became a starting point for the political career of Arvind Kejriwal, criticised him for losing the election. He said AAP national lacks understanding about serving society. He also took a jibe at Kejriwal’s liquor policy and ‘Sheesh Mahal’. Anna Hazare stated that if Kejriwal understood the concept of serving people, he would not have thought of constructing a ‘Sheesh Mahal’. Anna Hazare’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ jibe at Kejriwal Social activist Anna Hazare said, “He used to say that he will stay in a small room all his life… Happiness is not found outside… Doing good work for society makes one happy from within. He did not understand this… Otherwise, he would have never thought of making the ‘Sheesh Mahal’…” Anna Hazare on February 8 stated that Kejriwal had given liquor licenses after coming to power. “He gave liquor licenses after coming to power. When he was with us.. he did not like liquor. Liquor is …

‘Some focus on jacuzzi at home, spent money to build Sheesh Mahal’ – India TV

‘Some focus on jacuzzi at home, spent money to build Sheesh Mahal’ – India TV

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Image Source : SCREENGRAB PM Modi targets Kejriwal in Parliament. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday replied to Motion of Thanks on President’s Address in Lok Sabha and attacked the Opposition, saying “some political leaders focus on jacuzzis and stylish showers at home. The statement from PM Modi is seen as a reminder of allegations by the BJP against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal – who has been accused of spending Rs 45 crore on luxury fittings for the Delhi Chief Minister’s bungalow. These attacks from PM Modi on Kejriwal comes hours before voting tomorrow for the Delhi Assembly election. In another jibe to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi said, “…Those who have photo sessions in the huts of the poor, for their own entertainment, will find the mention of the poor in Parliament boring.” In Lok Sabha, PM Modi said, “Till now the poor have been given 4 crore houses…Those who have lived difficult lives only understand that what is the value of getting a house…The women in the past …

Delhi polls: Amit Shah promises to open `Sheesh Mahal` for public viewing

Delhi polls: Amit Shah promises to open `Sheesh Mahal` for public viewing

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Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah asserted on Monday that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s residence, `Sheesh Mahal,` will be opened to the general public for viewing, reported news agency ANI. Shah lashed out at Kejriwal, accusing the former Delhi CM of not being satisfied with one house, so he constructed the `Sheesh Mahal.` The Union Home Minister, while addressing an election rally in the Jangpura assembly constituency, stated that Rs 51,000 crore was spent on the `Sheesh Mahal,` which belongs to the people of Delhi. “In 2013, Kejriwal used to say he would not take a house, car, or security after becoming CM. But he took a car and a bungalow as well. He was not satisfied with one house, so he constructed the `Sheesh Mahal`… Who does this Rs 51,000 crore belong to? It belongs to the people of Delhi. I promise that we will open the `Sheesh Mahal` for public viewing… After Kejriwal indulged in corruption worth crores of rupees, should he be voted to power again?” Shah said …

Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ to be open for public viewing, says Amit Shah at Jangpura rally – India TV

Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ to be open for public viewing, says Amit Shah at Jangpura rally – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday while addressing a poll campaign at Delhi’s Jangpura, just a couple of days ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the national capital, hit out Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over his residence, ‘Sheesh Mahal’. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said that the Rs 51,000 crore spent on ‘Sheesh Mahal,’ belongs to the people of Delhi.  “In 2013, Kejriwal used to say he would not take a house, car, or security after becoming CM. But he took a car and a bungalow as well. He was not satisfied with one house, so he constructed the ‘Sheesh Mahal’. Who does this Rs 51,000 crore belong to? It belongs to the people of Delhi. I promise that we will open the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ for public viewing,” Shah claimed at the poll rally.  ‘Sisodia opened liquor shops on every street in Delhi’: Amit Shah Launching a scathing attack on AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Shah accused him of deceiving the residents of …

‘WagonR mein aaye, khambe pe chadh gaye…’: Rahul Gandhi mocks Arvind Kejriwal over ‘Sheesh Mahal’ in Delhi | Latest News India

‘WagonR mein aaye, khambe pe chadh gaye…’: Rahul Gandhi mocks Arvind Kejriwal over ‘Sheesh Mahal’ in Delhi | Latest News India

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a swipe at former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying the Aam Aami Party arrived in a WagonR and went straight to the ‘Sheesh Mahal’. Arvind Kejriwal in his blue WagonR car in January 2013 (left) and restoring the electricity supply from a pole (right).(HT File ) Addressing a public rally in Delhi’s Hauz Qazi, Rahul Gandhi said, “Arvind Kejriwal WagonR mein aaye, sweater pehne aur khambe pe chadh gaye. Phir khambe se utre aur seedha sheesh Mahal mein gaye. (Arvind Kejriwal came in a WagonR, wearing a sweater, and climbed a pole. Then he got down from the pole and went straight to the Sheesh Mahal)” The bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Road has drawn attention after the Bharatiya Janata Party accused Arvind Kejriwal of lavish renovations and fittings, calling it a “Sheesh Mahal”. During his address, Rahul Gandhi also accused Arvind Kejriwal, a member of the opposition INDIA bloc, with whose AAP and the Congress contested the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and Gujarat, of failing to …

Modi for PM, Kejriwal for CM, indifference for ‘Sheesh Mahal’ | Political Pulse News

Modi for PM, Kejriwal for CM, indifference for ‘Sheesh Mahal’ | Political Pulse News

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Over the past 10 years, the Congress has launched numerous campaigns – ranging from “suit-boot ki sarkar” to “Chowkidar Chor Hai” (on the back of allegations of irregularities in the Rafale deal) – in an apparent bid to dim the carefully constructed halo of personal incorruptibility around Narendra Modi. However, irrespective of electoral wins or losses for the BJP in states and the party’s fortunes at the Centre, this charge of alleged corruption never stuck to Modi in the eyes of his supporters. In the ongoing Delhi polls, the BJP seems to have run into a similar wall against Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal. It is the first election under the graft cloud for the former chief minister, who rose to power riding an anti-corruption movement. However, the excise policy charges against Kejriwal, which landed him in jail, or the BJP’s high-pitch ‘Sheesh Mahal’ campaign accusing him of spending lavishly on the CM’s residence, don’t seem to be cutting much ice with AAP supporters on the ground. They either dismiss these charges as political, …