BJP stages dharna outside Kejriwal’s residence, urges Delhi CM to allow public to see his ‘lavish living’
The Hindu
The BJP launched an indefinite dharna near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence following a controversy over the ₹45-crore renovation on the premises. The BJP has been attacking Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP, alleging that the Chief Minister spent ₹45 crore on the renovation of his official residence during 2020-22.
The BJP on May 1 launched an indefinite dharna near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence following a controversy over the ₹45-crore renovation on the premises.
The BJP urged the Chief Minister to open the gates of the 6, Flagstaff Road, Civil Lines residence to the general public so that they can see for themselves his "lavish living", even if the entry is ticketed.
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Leading the protesters, the BJP's Chandni Chowk MP Harsh Vardhan said Mr. Kejriwal should open his "bungalow" for the common people so that they can see for themselves the renovation that was undertaken.
He can do so by issuing entry tickets, the former Union Minister said.
The BJP has been attacking Mr. Kejriwal and the AAP, alleging that the Chief Minister spent ₹45 crore on the renovation of his official residence during 2020-22.
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