14 ACs, 5 TVs, chandeliers: Inside Delhi CM's ₹60 lakh house renovation; AAP taunts with ‘Mayamahal'
The ₹ 60-lakh renovation tender for Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's residence has emerged at a time when the BJP continues its 'Sheeshmahal' attacks on former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal – an allegation instrumental in losing AAP its top seat in Delhi.
Now, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appears in no mood to let this one slide. The party took to X to pull a jab at Rekha Gupta, alleging that crores were being spent to turn the residence into a 'Mayamahal'.
Congress, too, alleged that a 'Rangmahal' is being constructed for them while accusing others of making a 'Sheeshmahal'.
According to the PWD tender issued on June 28, the proposed additions at Delhi chief minister's house will include 14 air conditioners, five 4k ultra HD LED smart television sets – four 55 inch units and one 65 inch unit – 10 flood lights, chandeliers, wall illumination fixtures and an electric chimney.
Other fixtures include, 14 CCTV cameras, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system, 23 remote-controlled ceiling fans, 16 wall fans and six geysers. A washing machine, dishwasher and a larger RO water plant are also a part of the renovation. Also Read | Sheesh Mahal tour? BJP to take reporters inside Arvind Kejriwal's former residence — what Parvesh Verma promised
Extensive renovation and upgrades are needed to make the residence inhabitable for the CM's family, a PWD official told Hindustan Times.
According to the tender, the bungalow will be fitted with 115 lighting fixtures, including wall lights, hanging lamps, and three large chandeliers. A brass frame glass chandelier with six LED bulbs and two smaller units will be used in drawing room.
Additionally, the common hall areas will feature 16 large round flush-ceiling lights with a nickel finish, seven brass ceiling lanterns, and eight brass-and-glass lantern wall lights.
'This [brass and glass lantern wall lights] unit is the epitome of timeless elegance,' the PWD official said.
In the kitchen, an electric chimney, a gas hop with electromagnetic burners, a 20 litre microwave, and a water purifier will be included.
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