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A fresh political flashpoint has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with both sides trading sharp accusations over what has been dubbed \u201cSheesh Mahal 2.0.\u201d At the centre of the controversy is a property allegedly linked to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal \u2014 and a renewed debate over \u201caam aadmi vs luxury politics.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>
The phrase builds on an earlier controversy around Kejriwal\u2019s official residence at Flagstaff Road, which the BJP had labelled a \u201cSheesh Mahal\u201d to highlight alleged extravagant spending from public funds.\u00a0<\/p>
Must read:\u00a0AAP\u2019s toughest phase: Why Raghav Chadha\u2019s exit could reshape India\u2019s youngest national party<\/strong><\/em><\/p> Now, the BJP claims there is a second such luxury residence (\u201c2.0\u201d), allegedly tied to Kejriwal \u2014 this time linked to a bungalow at Lodhi Estate or, in earlier claims, a property in Chandigarh.\u00a0<\/p> BJP\u2019s allegations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> The BJP has escalated the issue with visuals, documents, and political attacks.\u00a0Delhi minister Parvesh Verma released photos and alleged design plans of a high-end residence, calling it \u201cSheesh Mahal 2.0.\u201d\u00a0<\/p> The party claims the property is lavish and inconsistent with Kejriwal\u2019s \u201ccommon man\u201d image.\u00a0<\/p> Questions have been raised about:\u00a0<\/p> BJP leaders have also used political rhetoric and social media campaigns, sharing images to portray the residence as ultra-luxurious.\u00a0<\/p> The controversy has intensified amid broader political churn, including recent defections from AAP.\u00a0<\/p> AAP\u2019s counterattack\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> AAP has strongly rejected the allegations, calling them fabricated and politically motivated. Senior leader Sanjay Singh said the images circulated by BJP are \u201cfake\u201d and warned of defamation action.<\/p>