KEJRIWAL HOUSE RENOVATION
Will not bow down: Arvind Kejriwal reacts to CBI probe on residence renovation case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticised the central government after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched a preliminary enquiry into alleged irregularities in the construction and renovation of his residence. Kejriwal stated that he will not bow down and accused the Prime Minister of conducting false enquiries against him.
Why is CBI's anti-corruption branch investigating Arvind Kejriwal's official residence?
The CBI has initiated a preliminary inquiry into alleged misconduct by unidentified public servants in the construction of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's new official residence. The inquiry aims to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a formal investigation. The CBI has requested records from the Public Works Department related to approvals, endorsements, tender documents, contractor bids, building plans, and payments.
Full-blown criminal investigation needed: Ajay Maken on Kejriwal's house renovation
"Mr. Kejriwal, your audacious actions have revealed a chilling truth. You have morphed from a champion of the 'Aam Aadmi' and an anti-corruption crusader to a figure steeped in corruption, indulging in a king-like lifestyle in your 'Sheesh Mahal'. A sad but fitting testament to your reign," he said.
How did Kejriwal get bungalow for which he is not eligible, BJP asks Delhi govt
The Delhi BJP has questioned how Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal acquired an official residence bigger than he is eligible for. Delhi's CM can only reside in a Type VII dwelling due to the city's status as a Union Territory, yet Kejriwal's home is reportedly significantly larger. The BJP accused the Public Works Department (PWD) of unauthorised renovations and said that the construction of a new bungalow cost Rs 33.2 crore, up from an initial estimate of Rs 7.62 crore.
Delhi: AAP holds mega rally, BJP puts up poster against CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence renovation
Last month, BJP workers staged a sit-in protest against Chief Minister Kejriwal over the residence renovation row. They protested outside his official residence and accused the Delhi government of spending a whopping amount of Rs 45 crore on the renovation of Kejriwal's residence during the peak Covid pandemic.
Officer removed by Delhi government alleges files on excise case, CM house renovation 'destroyed or tampered with'
Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and an additional commissioner of the Delhi Police. In a statement, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government called him "a thoroughly corrupt officer" and questioned his interest in keeping some files with him despite an order being issued for withdrawal of work from him on May 13.
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Not Rs 45 crore, but Rs 171 crore spent on Arvind Kejriwal's 'palace', alleges Congress
"The amount spent by the whole cabinet of Sheila Dikshit on their homes in 15 years of its rule is no match to the amount spent by Arvind Kejriwal on the renovation of his palace," Maken alleged.
Kejriwal's Rs 45 crore 'Sheesh Mahal': Rs 1 crore for curtains, Rs 6 crore for marble
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been accused of spending Rs 45 crore on the renovation of his official residence, which has led to calls for his resignation by BJP in India. Approximately Rs 44.78 crore of taxpayer money was spent on the major renovation, which included Rs 11.30 crore on interior decoration, Rs 6.02 crore on stone and marble flooring, and Rs 1 crore on interior consultancy.
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal says no alliance with BJP for Punjab assembly polls, slams Congress, AAP
Sukhbir Singh Badal, whose party was part of ruling NDA at the Centre before pulling out over the new farm laws last year, categorically ruled out the possibility of aligning with the BJP.
DUAC objects to ‘reconstruction’ of Kejriwal house and calling it repair
The commission, which had considered the plan at a meeting on November 6, also took a grim view of the fact that construction had begun at the chief minister’s residence even before DUAC’s mandatory approval.
View: City-zens must put their money where their carping mouth is
With polls right around the corner, the infrastructure of cities is coming into the limelight, from Delhi to Mumbai and a Modi-less Ahmedabad, India's cities are not in great shape. Urban India needs to own the cliche ‘Be the change you want to see’.
Regal building to house Madame Tussauds?
Delhi's iconic Regal cinema will soon be turned into a multiplex while the first floor of the heritage building, sources said, is set to house the city's first Madame Tussauds wax museum.
DDCA row: Delhi HC notice to Kejriwal, others in defamation suit
The court sought replies from Kejriwal, Kumar Vishwas, Raghav Chadha, Ashutosh, Sanjay Singh and Deepak Bajpai by February 5, 2016.
DDCA row: Congress demands Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's resignation
The Congress strategy meeting on Monday morning finalised the decision to raise the DDCA issue in a big way.
Jaitley files defamation complaint against Kejriwal, court takes cognizance
Saying that Jaitley has not drawn a single penny from DDCA, the FM's lawyers termed AAP charge of corruption as baseless and defamatory.
DDCA row: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to sue Arvind Kejriwal, 5 other AAP leaders
Jaitley’s decision comes after last week’s tirade against him by AAP, which dragged his name in the DDCA controversy.
Arvind Kejriwal wants ACs removed from new house, officials in fix
Kejriwal has asked Public Works Department to remove all air conditioners from the 6 Flagstaff Road residence in Civil Lines area where he will be shifting soon.
Arvind Kejriwal won't shift to Civil Lines house
Sources indicate that the Kejriwal family is now trying to get back his old flat in Ghaziabad's Kaushambi district.
Plea in Delhi HC over house rented to Arvind Kejriwal
The petition filed on Wednesday by Virender Kumar Jain contended that the property on 4B, Flag Staff Road was a disputed property and without informing him, the flat was rented out.
Arvind Kejriwal stuck in ownership row over his new house
"The court has indeed asked us to maintain the status quo. Under this we cannot sell or dispose of the property, but we can certainly give it on rent."
VK Malhotra overstays, Harsh Vardhan waits for his official residence
Other than Ramakant Goswami, there are three former Cong ministers who have not vacated their official residences till now.
Rahul Gandhi’s first TV interview: Will defeat BJP, not afraid of Modi, says Congress VP
Times Now Exclusive: In his first TV interview Rahul Gandhi say, “The BJP has a PM candidate, it believes in concentration of power. I fundamentally disagree with that.”
Arvind Kejriwal prepares to shift base; BJP slams departure from "stated position"
Arvind Kejriwal will soon be shifting to a five-bedroom duplex flat in central Delhi from his current residence in the Kausambi locality of Ghaziabad.
AAP's rejection of government bungalow sets new trend in Indian polity
AAP's cue on forgoing govt accommodation in favour of modest abodes, could leave some govt departments seriously short of seasonal work.
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