Key Points
- BJP claims the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence was renovated with luxury items.
- List of items includes 100 air conditioners, 75 Bose speakers, jacuzzis, and other expensive features.
- The residence was previously occupied by Arvind Kejriwal, who left after resigning in October.
- BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized Kejriwal for living a “VVIP culture” lifestyle.
- Renovations reportedly cost Rs 10 crore, with chandeliers, TVs, and massagers included.
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The BJP has accused the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence, located at 6 Flagstaff Road, Civil Lines, of being filled with extravagant amenities, based on a Public Works Department (PWD) inventory list. The residence, which was once home to Arvind Kejriwal, is said to have been renovated with luxury items before Kejriwal left in October after his resignation as Delhi Chief Minister. Atishi has since taken over the position.
BJP’s IT Cell chief, Amit Malviya, shared a video on social media, listing the expensive items found in the house. The list includes 100 air conditioners, 75 Bose ceiling speakers, jacuzzis, saunas, full-body massagers, and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances. Malviya’s tweet accused Kejriwal of leading a lavish lifestyle, calling him the “rich and infamous” face of “VVIP culture.”
At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia took the opportunity to criticize Kejriwal, labeling him “the most corrupt politician India has seen.” Bhatia said the residence’s built-up area covered 21,000 square feet and featured a 250-tonne air conditioning plant, 12 chandeliers, 57 ceiling fans, and handmade carpets worth Rs 50 lakh. Bhatia also pointed to expensive toilet seats costing Rs 12 crore and a television worth Rs 28.91 lakh. He claimed the total cost of the interior renovations was Rs 10 crore.
The BJP also highlighted other pricey features in the home, such as 55-77 inch TVs worth Rs 73 lakh and modern appliances like a 934-litre multi-door fridge with AI and a 73-litre touchscreen steam oven. The inventory even mentioned brass railings and a staircase valued at Rs 41 lakh. The party has used these details to accuse Kejriwal of wasting public funds, especially considering his supposed advocacy for simplicity and austerity.
