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Sheesh Mahal' row: CVC orders investigation
Hindustan Times Lucknow
|February 16, 2025
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered an investigation into alleged irregularities in the renovation of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, marking the latest chapter in a controversy regarded to have played a role in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) being voted out of power.
The probe, ordered on February 14, will examine complaints about the refurbishment of 6, Flag Staff Road - a Public Works Department (PWD) bungalow where Kejriwal resided during his tenure between 2015 and 2024. The investigation follows two complaints filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Vijender Gupta in October 2024.
"After examination of the factual report regarding your complaint 76218/2024, CVO Central Public Works Department has been advised to conduct a detailed investigation in the matter," the CVC said in its communication to Gupta, seen by HT.
The AAP hit back, alleging that the media was "barred" from inspecting the bungalow in order to hide the fact that no violations took place.
This story is from the February 16, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Lucknow.
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