Delhi govt plans to turn Arvind Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' into state guest house: Report

The Delhi government is planning to convert the bungalow that served as former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence into a state guest house, according to a PTI report citing official sources.

The proposal, which is awaiting final approval from higher authorities, envisages parking facilities, a waiting hall and other amenities at bungalow number 6 on Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines.

"The government is close to finalising a state guest house at bungalow no 6, which has been lying unoccupied as the former chief minister's residence," sources told PTI.


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If approved, the bungalow will function like other state guest houses and will accommodate visiting ministers and government officials on a payment basis.

Officials said around 10 staff members are currently deployed to maintain the property. Their responsibilities include daily cleaning and operating electrical appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners.

The government has explored multiple options in recent months to repurpose the bungalow, which became the centre of political controversy over its renovation during Kejriwal's tenure as chief minister.

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In 2022, the Delhi government's vigilance department initiated an inquiry into alleged irregularities and cost escalation in the renovation carried out by the Public Works Department. The probe was ordered by then Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.

The BJP had dubbed the residence "Sheesh Mahal", alleging that the renovation reflected excessive luxury.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is also investigating the matter following a complaint filed by then Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta. In December 2024, Gupta wrote to Saxena alleging irregularities in the renovation of the bungalow.