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Sheesh Mahal Scandal: Swati Maliwal Reveals Kejriwal's Lavish Punjab Bungalow

Swati Maliwal has launched a fresh attack on Arvind Kejriwal, alleging he's built an even more magnificent Sheesh Mahal in Punjab. The AAP MP claims Kejriwal was allocated a luxurious 7-star government bungalow despite holding no public office. She further alleges the Punjab government is diverting state machinery, including private jets, for Kejriwal's party work. This controversy comes after previous BJP criticism of Kejriwal's alleged extravagant lifestyle.

Key Points: Swati Maliwal Claims Kejriwal Built Lavish Punjab Sheesh Mahal

  • Maliwal alleges 2-acre luxury bungalow allocated from Punjab CM quota
  • Claims Punjab government machinery diverted for Kejriwal's comfort
  • Private jet and helicopter used for Kejriwal's Gujarat party work
  • BJP previously targeted AAP over Sheesh Mahal-style governance
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'Sheesh Mahal' built for Kejriwal in Punjab, more lavish than Delhi: Swati Maliwal's claim stirs fresh row

AAP MP alleges Arvind Kejriwal allocated 7-star government bungalow in Punjab despite holding no public office, sparking fresh controversy.

"After Delhi's Sheesh Mahal was vacated, Arvind Kejriwal has built a Sheesh Mahal in Punjab, even more magnificent than Delhi's. - Swati Maliwal"

New Delhi, Oct 31

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Friday launched a fresh attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that a “Sheesh Mahal” on the lines of Delhi rather a more magnificent one has been built in Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-ruled Punjab. She also claimed that the state machinery was being put in service for Kejriwal's comfort and plane journeys.

Taking to social media platform ‘X’, Maliwal wrote, “After Delhi's Sheesh Mahal was vacated, Arvind Kejriwal has built a Sheesh Mahal in Punjab, even more magnificent than Delhi's."

She claimed that Kejriwal has been allotted a luxurious “seven-star” government bungalow, suggesting its 'illegal and illegitimate' allocation to a person who doesn't hold any public office and therefore not entitled to have one.

"Arvind Kejriwal has been given a luxurious 7-star government bungalow of 2 acres in Sector 2, Chandigarh, from the Chief Minister's quota," she added.

Maliwal further claimed that Bhagwant Mann government has 'diverted' the state machinery to serve the party supremo and cited allocation of private jet for Kejriwal's travel to Gujarat as a case in point.

"Yesterday, he boarded a government helicopter from in front of his house for Ambala. Then, from Ambala, a private jet of the Punjab government took him to Gujarat for party work. The entire Punjab government is busy serving one man," AAP Rajya Sabha said.

Notably, this is not the first time Kejriwal has come under criticism for alleged extravagance. The BJP has repeatedly targeted him and the AAP over what they used to call “Sheesh Mahal-style governance.”

The term “Sheesh Mahal,” widely used by the BJP, refers to the then Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, which underwent an expensive renovation during his tenure.

Maliwal has frequently invoked the “Sheesh Mahal” phrase to criticise Kejriwal and the AAP. She has accused the party of prioritizing luxury over governance and ignoring deteriorating civic conditions in Delhi.

In January 2025, Maliwal staged a high-profile protest, collecting garbage from neglected Delhi neighbourhoods and dumping it outside Kejriwal’s residence to highlight the capital’s worsening sanitation crisis.

The “Sheesh Mahal” controversy had resurfaced in May 2024, following Maliwal’s allegation that she was assaulted by Kejriwal’s personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar, at then Chief Minister’s residence.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I appreciate Swati Maliwal speaking up, we need to verify these claims first. Both sides should present evidence - photos, documents, official records. Let's not jump to conclusions without proof.
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Priya S
Private jets and 7-star bungalows while Delhi's sanitation system is collapsing? This is exactly why people lose faith in politics. Leaders should live modestly and focus on public service, not luxury.
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Michael C
As an observer of Indian politics, this internal conflict within AAP is fascinating. When party members start exposing each other, it usually means there are deeper issues within the organization.
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Ananya R
If Kejriwal doesn't hold any public office now, why is he getting government accommodation? This seems like misuse of power. Punjab CM should explain this allocation properly. 🤔
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Vikram M
Remember when AAP used to criticize other parties for their lavish lifestyles? Now they're doing the same thing. Political parties in India always forget their promises once they get power. Same old story.

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