'Hypocrisy': Hardeep Singh Puri slams Congress for its criticism of Centra Vista project

Taking to Twitter, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister alleged that building bylaws have been flouted by the Rajasthan government for constructing the "luxurious houses" for the legislators.

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday slammed the Congress for opposing the Centra Vista Avenue redevelopment and new Parliament building projects. He also accused the Congress government in Rajasthan of constructing 160 "luxurious houses" for MLAs at a cost of Rs 266 crore. Taking to Twitter, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister alleged that building bylaws have been flouted by the Rajasthan government for constructing the "luxurious houses" for the legislators. "Congress opposed ongoing work on Central Vista Avenue & new Parliament but its govt begins work on 160 luxurious houses for Rajasthan MLAs for 266 cr. Building bylaws flouted. 28 mtr tall building allowed as a “special case” against a 15 mtr rule. Special Case of Hypocrisy!," Puri tweeted Saturday.