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CAG Report Reveals Rs 33 Crore Spent on Delhi CM's Residence Renovation

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CAG Report Reveals Rs 33 Crore Spent on Delhi CM's Residence Renovation

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  • According to a report by the **Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)**, over **Rs 33 crore** was spent on renovating the **Delhi Chief Minister's residence**, significantly higher than the initial estimate of **Rs 7.9 crore**.
  • The audit details several high-end amenities purchased, including an **88-inch OLED TV** worth **Rs 28.9 lakh** and a **jacuzzi, sauna, and spa** installed at a cost of **Rs 19.5 lakh**.
  • Notably, **Rs 19.8 crore** was allocated for the construction of **seven servant quarters**, raising concerns about the allocation of public funds during the **Covid pandemic**.
  • The report indicates a lack of **documentary evidence** to support the reported expenditures, and the Public Works Department (PWD) failed to conduct necessary feasibility studies.
  • Criticism from political opponents, including **PM Narendra Modi**, has intensified around the perceived lavish spending during a public health crisis, drawing attention to the renovations dubbed as the **"Sheesh Mahal."**

For more information, visit the original article at Times of India.

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