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BJP, AAP clash over Kejriwal's Lodhi Estate bungalow and 'Sheesh Mahal 2'

The BJP accused Arvind Kejriwal of lavish furnishings at his Lodhi Estate bungalow, dubbing it 'Sheesh Mahal 2'. The AAP denied the allegations, calling the images fake and internet-sourced. The dispute follows Kejriwal's October 2025 allotment as leader of a national party.

Why It Matters

The row centers on transparency of public funds and the political image of a national party leader. It highlights opposition scrutiny of AAP governance ahead of upcoming regional politics.

Timeline

9 Events

Atishi cites misuse of visuals and AI insinuations

April 25, 2026

In a subsequent X post, Atishi accused the BJP of using misleading visuals and suggested they could have used artificial intelligence to produce them, criticizing the spread of misinformation.

AAP challenges BJP to publish their own residence photos

April 25, 2026

Atishi urged Rekha Gupta and the lieutenant governor to publish photos of their own residences for public comparison, suggesting the public could then decide whose house is more luxurious.

Bansuri Swaraj accuses double standards

April 25, 2026

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Kejriwal of double standards, arguing that the luxurious interiors contradict his common-man image.

Verma links issue to recent political developments and RS resignations

April 25, 2026

Verma alleged that corruption within the AAP is connected to recent political developments, including seven Rajya Sabha MPs quitting the party.

Raghav Chadha comments after quitting the party

April 25, 2026

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, in the immediate aftermath of quitting the party, criticised the AAP by saying ‘Sheesh Mahal Part 2’ looked opulent and urged introspection ahead of Punjab elections.

Priyanka Kakkar says images sourced from Pinterest

April 25, 2026

AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar claimed the images shown as Kejriwal’s residence were sourced from Pinterest and described the claim as a big lie.

Atishi rejects BJP photos as fake

April 25, 2026

Delhi’s Leader of Opposition Atishi said the images released by Parvesh Verma were fake and not pictures of Kejriwal’s house, posted on X.

Parvesh Verma claims lavish interiors 'Sheesh Mahal 2' at Lodhi Estate

April 25, 2026

Delhi minister Parvesh Verma, speaking at the BJP headquarters, presented purported photographs and alleged that the interiors and facilities at the Lodhi Estate residence exceed standard government norms, suggesting the money spent was private rather than public and labeling the residence as 'Sheesh Mahal 2'.

October 2025: Lodhi Estate bungalow allotted to Kejriwal

October 2025

Kejriwal was allotted the Lodhi Estate bungalow (95, Lodhi Estate) in October 2025 after being named leader of a national party.