BJP Attacks Arvind Kejriwal Over Newly Allotted Government Residence, Alleges Misuse of Funds

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over his newly allotted government residence, alleging misuse of funds and “luxury living”, even as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) rejected the charges as “false” and threatened legal action. The controversy centres on a Type-VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate, one of the higher categories of government accommodation, where Kejriwal recently shifted. The accommodation was allotted by the Centre following due process and is linked to his position as AAP’s national convenor. Addressing a press conference, Delhi deputy chief minister and BJP leader Parvesh Verma alleged that the residence had been upgraded with high-end amenities beyond permissible norms and described it as “Sheesh Mahal 2”, invoking the BJP’s earlier criticism of renovation expenditure at Kejriwal’s previous official residence.