Sat Feb 15 07:54:48 UTC 2025: ## Central Government Launches Probe into Kejriwal’s Former Residence Renovation

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The Indian government has launched an investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the renovation of the former official residence of ex-Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The probe, ordered following a February 13th report by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), will examine claims of building code violations during the construction of the 6 Flagstaff Road bungalow.

The BJP, which recently won the Delhi Assembly elections, has dubbed the property “Sheeshmahal” (Palace of Mirrors), highlighting its alleged extravagance. The party’s Delhi chief, Virendra Sachdeva, urged Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to nullify the merger of four government properties used in the bungalow’s expansion, alleging unauthorized land consolidation. Sachdeva further pledged that the BJP’s newly elected Chief Minister would not reside in the bungalow.

The CPWD’s October 2024 report detailed luxurious renovations and high-end fixtures installed in the bungalow, which served as Kejriwal’s official residence from 2015 until October 2024. These findings fueled the BJP’s election campaign, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi indirectly criticizing Kejriwal’s lavish lifestyle during a rally.

Kejriwal dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, accusing the BJP of using personal attacks to deflect from its own shortcomings. The BJP’s sustained campaign focusing on allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds regarding the bungalow’s renovation ultimately contributed to their electoral victory, ending AAP’s 26-year reign in Delhi. The BJP secured 48 seats, AAP 22, and the Congress zero. The investigation is expected to determine whether government regulations were indeed breached during the bungalow’s construction.

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