RTI reply: Delhi BJP questions Rs 1 lakh per day spent on Kejriwal's old bungalow

IANS April 5, 2025 209 views

Delhi BJP has unleashed a major corruption allegation against Arvind Kejriwal using RTI documents revealing massive bungalow maintenance expenses. The party claims nearly Rs 1 lakh was spent daily on Kejriwal's official residence between 2015 and 2022. BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has demanded a thorough investigation into what he calls an extraordinary and suspicious expenditure pattern. The revelations are part of a broader political strategy to challenge Kejriwal's public image and governance credibility.

"The scams perpetrated by Kejriwal are not coming to an end." - Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi BJP President
New Delhi, April 5: Calling former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a “Master of Corruption”, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday shared RTI documents suggesting that the AAP National Convenor spent Rs 29.56 crore between March 31, 2015, and December 27, 2022 on maintenance of his official bungalow in north Delhi.

Key Points

1

RTI reveals Rs 29.56 crore spent on Kejriwal's bungalow maintenance from 2015-2022

2

BJP demands comprehensive investigation into excessive spending

3

Sachdeva calls for full financial accountability and recovery of funds

“The scams perpetrated by Kejriwal are not coming to an end. We will ask the Delhi government to inquire how almost Rs 1 lakh per day was spent on the maintenance of his bungalow. We also want every penny to be recovered,” Sachdeva told IANS.

He said that Kejriwal has been avoiding the media since his defeat in Delhi elections but he will have to face these thorny questions on corruption.

“The people of Delhi expect him to come forward and clarify what exactly was so deficient in his bungalow that Rs 31 lakh per month was needed for its maintenance,” he said.

“An annual maintenance expenditure of Rs 3.69 crore on a government bungalow clearly indicates the royal level of upkeep that Kejriwal maintained, or there may be corruption at play in this as well,” he said.

The Delhi BJP chief highlighted that this expenditure was done only on the general repairs, sewage, electricity, and structural work of Kejriwal’s old government bungalow located on Flag Staff Road in Civil Lines area.

Sachdeva said that a citizen from Maharashtra filed an RTI application seeking details on the maintenance expenses for the general wear and tear, sewage, electricity, and structural work of Kejriwal’s old residence bungalow between 2015 and 2022.

"The Delhi government responded on December 29, 2023, providing a breakdown of the expenditures. The figures revealed in the RTI reply expose Kejriwal’s extravagant lifestyle and the corruption in government works," he said.

Sachdeva said in Delhi where one can build a 250-300 sq. yard bungalow for Rs 3-4 crore, the cost of maintenance for Kejriwal’s bungalow at Rs 3.69 crore annually is astonishing.

The Delhi BJP chief also hit out at AAP leader and former Education Minister Manish Sisodia, who is facing a CBI probe in the liquor scam.

“We will seek a CBI probe against Sisodia for his corruption in the education sector as well. We will also expose the AAP government’s collusion with private schools,” he said.

Reader Comments

R
Rajesh K.
These numbers are shocking! ₹1 lakh per day on maintenance? That's more than what most Delhi families earn in a year. There needs to be a proper investigation into where all this money went. Transparency is key in public spending.
P
Priya M.
While I'm no fan of Kejriwal, I think we should wait for more details before jumping to conclusions. Government properties often have high maintenance costs due to bureaucratic processes. Still, ₹3.69 crore annually does seem excessive 😳
A
Amit S.
The BJP is right to question this. But let's not forget they've had their share of controversies too. All politicians need to be held accountable for public money. This isn't about parties - it's about taxpayer money being used responsibly.
S
Sunita R.
I live in Civil Lines area and have seen that bungalow. It's a heritage property that needs special care, but still... these numbers are hard to justify! Maybe we need independent audits for all minister residences? 🤔
V
Vikram J.
Respectfully, I think the article could have included comparative data - what's the average maintenance cost for similar government bungalows? Without context, these numbers might be misleading. Still concerning though!
N
Neha P.
This is exactly why RTI is so important! Citizens have the right to know how their money is being spent. Kudos to that Maharashtra citizen who filed the application. More people should use RTI to hold leaders accountable 👏

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Tags:
Arvind Kejriwal Delhi BJP RTI Corruption Allegations Bungalow Maintenance Virendra Sachdeva
You May Like!