New Delhi: The Delhi government is planning to convert the bungalow, which was renovated for Arvind Kejriwal when he was the chief minister and was at the centre of corruption allegations, into a state guest house featuring a cafeteria, senior government officials said on Saturday.
The bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines may soon house a canteen serving traditional cuisines, similar to those in other state Bhawans across the city. The facility would be open to the general public, they said.
According to a senior government official, the proposal includes building a parking space, a waiting hall and other amenities.
“The government is close to finalising a state guest house at this Bungalow No 6, which has been lying unoccupied as the former chief minister’s residence. It will have a food outlet, parking space and other amenities,” the government official said.
Just as in other state guest houses where officials and ministers who visit for meetings and training workshops stay there and pay for the rooms, the same will be done here. The final approval for this plan is yet to be given by higher authorities, the official said.
Currently, a staff of around 10 people is already there to maintain the bungalow, including daily sweeping, cleaning and running electrical equipment like refrigerators and air conditioners, the official said.
In the past few months, the Delhi government has floated several options for repurposing the accommodation, which came under intense scrutiny for its lavish renovation under Kejriwal’s tenure as the chief minister.