New Delhi : Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday lashed out at former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, branding him the “Master of Corruption” after revealing RTI documents that suggest Kejriwal spent an astounding Rs 29.56 crore on the maintenance of his official bungalow in North Delhi between 2015 and 2022.
The documents, which were made public by Sachdeva, detail the expenses incurred for general repairs, sewage, electricity, and structural work at Kejriwal’s bungalow on Flag Staff Road in Civil Lines. According to the breakdown, an average of Rs 31 lakh per month was spent on maintenance, equating to an annual expense of Rs 3.69 crore.
“This massive expenditure raises serious questions. How could Rs 1 lakh be spent every day just on maintenance of a government bungalow?” Sachdeva said. He called on the Delhi government to probe the issue and recover every penny of the funds spent.
Sachdeva further pointed out that the spending on a government property was disproportionate, especially considering that a 250-300 square yard bungalow in Delhi could be built for Rs 3-4 crore. The BJP leader said the figures exposed Kejriwal’s extravagant lifestyle and hinted at the possibility of corruption in the maintenance process.
“The people of Delhi deserve an explanation. Why was such a royal upkeep necessary for a government bungalow?” Sachdeva demanded, referring to the annual maintenance cost as a sign of either luxurious living or mismanagement.
In addition to Kejriwal, Sachdeva also turned his attention to Manish Sisodia, the former Delhi Education Minister, who is currently under investigation by the CBI for his alleged involvement in the liquor scam. Sachdeva called for a fresh CBI probe into Sisodia’s dealings in the education sector, accusing him of corruption and highlighting concerns about the AAP government’s alleged collusion with private schools.
The allegations are expected to add fuel to the ongoing political fire in Delhi, with Kejriwal’s leadership facing increasing scrutiny. The AAP government has yet to respond to these latest charges.
