Mon Jul 07 20:06:31 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Delhi Assembly Speaker, Vijender Gupta, is demanding an unconditional apology from Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav over allegations of excessive spending on the renovation of the Speaker’s official residence. Yadav claimed over ₹2.35 crore was spent, including ₹94.69 lakh on toilets and bathrooms. Gupta denies the allegations. Yadav responded, stating he was raising legitimate concerns about public money expenditure in the spirit of accountability, referencing Gupta’s past criticisms of similar renovations by the previous AAP Chief Minister.

**News Article:**

**Delhi Assembly Speaker Demands Apology Over Renovation Cost Allegations**

**New Delhi -** A heated exchange has erupted between the Delhi Assembly Speaker, Vijender Gupta, and Delhi Congress chief, Devender Yadav, over the cost of renovating the Speaker’s official residence. Gupta is demanding an unconditional apology from Yadav for allegations of excessive spending, while Yadav defends his concerns as legitimate calls for accountability.

The dispute stems from Yadav’s claim on Sunday that the renovation of the Speaker’s residence (Bungalow No. 9, Sham Nath Marg) has cost over ₹2.35 crore, including a staggering ₹94.69 lakh specifically for toilet and bathroom renovations. Gupta vehemently denies the allegations, with his Secretary issuing a letter demanding Yadav withdraw his statements and issue a written apology within three days.

Yadav’s office responded by asserting that he raised the issue in the same spirit of accountability that Gupta had when he served as Leader of the Opposition and criticized the previous AAP Chief Minister’s renovation of the “Sheeshmahal.” The Congress leader maintains that his concerns are a responsible action of the National Opposition Party. The situation remains tense, with no apology issued as of press time. The public awaits further developments in this controversy surrounding the use of public funds.

Read More