CAG Report Alleges Major Irregularities in Renovation of Kejriwal's Official Residence
The BJP accuses Arvind Kejriwal of corruption after a CAG report reveals a massive cost escalation during the renovation of the former Delhi Chief Minister's bungalow.
- The CAG report found that the renovation cost of the Delhi Chief Minister's residence ballooned from an estimated ₹7.91 crore to ₹33.66 crore, with allegations of further hidden costs.
- The BJP claims the actual cost could range between ₹75 to ₹80 crore, citing irregularities in the contracting process and the inclusion of luxury items like a mini bar and silk carpets.
- The report flagged issues such as the selection of consultants, frequent cost revisions, and bypassing approval processes for higher-specification items.
- The BJP criticized the timing of the renovation, which was declared an emergency project during the COVID-19 pandemic, when public resources were under strain.
- Arvind Kejriwal has dismissed the allegations, pointing to the Prime Minister's own expenditures, while stepping down as Chief Minister ahead of the February Assembly elections.