Dhankhar given new residence in Lutyens

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been allotted a Type VIII bungalow at 34 APJ Abdul Kalam Road in the Lutyens' Zone in the national capital, an official on the condition of anonymity said on Monday.

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All former presidents, prime ministers, and vice presidents are entitled to Type VIII bungalows as per Vice-President's Pension, Housing and Other Facilities Rules.

This allotment comes little more than a month after his abrupt retirement on July 21 citing ill-health.

The Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MOHUA), which, through the directorate of estate, manages these bungalows, did not officially comment on the allotment.

This residence was previously occupied by VK Singh, who is currently governor of Mizoram, and was formerly a Minister of State (MOS).