Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Raj Niwas Marg Bungalow No 1/8 To Get ₹60 Lakh Makeover

Delhi's Public Works Department has issued a ₹60 lakh tender to renovate CM Rekha Gupta's official residence, Bungalow No 1/8. The upgrade includes CCTV, electrical repairs, new appliances, etc.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Raj Niwas Marg will soon be renovated.

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Raj Niwas Marg Bungalow No 1/8 is set to get a Rs 60 lakh makeover. That's the official residence allotted to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi has issued a tender worth approximately ₹60 lakh for the renovation and modernisation of the bungalow. 

The tender pertains to repairs and electrical renovation work of the bungalow. A second bungalow nearby will be used as a camp office. According to tender documents accessed by ABP News, the official allotted residence will be equipped with a range of security, cooling, entertainment, and kitchen appliances.

As per the documents, 14 CCTV cameras worth ₹5.74 lakh will be installed to enhance security. A power back-up system costing ₹2 lakh will also be set up. The tender includes the installation of five television sets at an estimated cost of ₹9.3 lakh and 14 air conditioners for ₹7.7 lakh.

Furthermore, 23 remote-controlled ceiling fans costing ₹1.8 lakh will be installed. A unit of oven-toaster-grill will be procured for ₹85,000, an automatic washing machine for ₹77,000, a dishwasher costing ₹60,000 and a gas stove for ₹63,000 will also be purchased.

A microwave oven worth ₹32,000 and six geysers costing ₹91,000 will also be installed at the residence. The lighting and interior works are another focus area, with over ₹6 lakh allocated for 115 lighting units, including chandeliers, wall lights, and hanging lamps.

The tender is scheduled to open on July 4, and the work is expected to be completed within 60 days. Currently, CM Rekha Gupta resides at her private residence in Shalimar Bagh. She has been allotted a Type-7 category government bungalow.

Delhi CM's Bungalow In Controversy

The renovation of CM's Bungalow has been a sensitive topic in Delhi. The BJP made it an election plank when a CAG report alleged that former CM Kejriwal had renovated his bungalow using public funds worth Rs 33 crore. The BJP dubbed it "sheesh mahal".

The issue became a major pain point for the Aam Aadmi Party, which eventually lost the elections. Arvind Kejriwal himself lost the polls in the New Delhi constituency.