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Kejriwal and Sisodia Move to Rajya Sabha MPs’ Residences After Vacating Official Bungalows
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ex-deputy Manish Sisodia have moved into the residences of Rajya Sabha MPs in Lutyens’ Delhi after vacating their official bungalows.
The shift comes after both leaders stepped down from their respective posts and faced legal challenges, leading to the relinquishment of their previous ministerial accommodations.
Kejriwal Moves to MP Ashok Mittal’s Residence
Kejriwal, who resigned as Chief Minister following his release on bail last month, has vacated his official residence on Flagstaff Road in North Delhi. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor has now shifted to the home of Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal on Ferozeshah Road. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Delhi, Kejriwal does not qualify for an official ministerial bungalow unless he holds a ministerial position.
Previously, AAP had requested a government residence for Kejriwal, citing his role as the head of a national party. However, the party later announced that Kejriwal has “decided to give up all government facilities, including his official residence and security, and live like a common man.”
Sisodia Relocates to Harbhajan Singh’s Bungalow
Similarly, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has also moved out of his ministerial accommodation on Mathura Road. He has shifted to the Rajendra Prasad Road bungalow of party MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Despite representing the Patparganj constituency in East Delhi, Sisodia’s move to a residence in Lutyens’ Delhi has raised eyebrows.
Political Reactions to the Relocation
The decision of both leaders to move into Rajya Sabha MPs’ homes has drawn criticism from opposition parties. BJP national secretary Manjinder Sirsa criticized Kejriwal, stating, “He quit as chief minister but has not lost his attachment to a government bungalow.”
The AAP has defended the move, arguing that Kejriwal’s new residence is located within his New Delhi constituency, which justifies the choice. The controversy over their accommodations highlights the ongoing scrutiny both leaders face following their legal and political setbacks.
The relocation of Kejriwal and Sisodia comes amid a period of transition for the Aam Aadmi Party, as it navigates the aftermath of the leadership changes and legal challenges faced by its top leaders.
