Arvind Kejriwal Gets Bungalow In Delhi, Will Be Neighbour To This Congress Leader

A year after vacating the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted a government bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate, a Type-VII property and the second-largest category of official residential accommodation.

The bungalow was previously occupied by Iqbal Singh Lalpura, a former IPS officer and BJP leader.

Earlier, Kejriwal had requested the allotment of 35, Lodhi Estate, the former residence of BSP chief Mayawati, which was vacated in May this year. However, that bungalow was allotted in July to Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, prompting Kejriwal to seek alternative accommodation.

The allotment comes after repeated Delhi High Court hearings, where the court had expressed concern over delays and the lack of clarity in providing housing to Kejriwal in his capacity as the national president of a recognised political party. Last month, the court had reprimanded the Centre for the delay, after which the government assured that suitable accommodation would be allotted within ten days.