Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary moves to 5 Desh Ratna Marg bungalow.

Patna October 12, 2024: Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Chaudhary, shifted into the official bungalow at 5 Desh Ratna Marg in Patna on the auspicious day of Vijayadashami.

5 Desh Ratna Marg is the official residence of the Deputy Chief Minister:

Tejashwi Yadav had occupied this bungalow during his tenure as Deputy Chief Minister in the Grand Alliance government. However after the government changed in February 2024, he was served a notice by the building construction department and vacated the residence after a delay of seven months. The bungalow is allocated to present Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

The bungalow of Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister is under controversy:

This bungalow has been the subject of controversy recently, with allegations from BJP leaders claiming that new household equipment, including air conditioners, had been replaced with old ones.

These accusations sparked a strong response from RJD leaders including Tejashwi  Yadav,  who threatened legal action against those making such claims.

The bungalow has been in the headlines since 2015 when Tejashwi Yadav first assumed office. Significant renovations were made at the time, reportedly transforming the residence into a five-star hotel-like space, with crores of rupees spent on it.

The extravagant spending drew criticism from the then Deputy Chief Minister, Late Sushil Kumar Modi, who questioned the wasteful expenditure.

Now Samrat Choudhary has entered the bungalow on Vijayadashmi.

BJP state spokesperson Arvind Kumar Singh has emphasized that the bungalow will no longer serve as a symbol of exclusivity, stating, “It will be accessible to the general public, and Samrat Chaudhary will address the issues of Bihar’s citizens from there. People can come here and share the issues with the Deputy Chief Minister directly. He will resolve the issues.”

The political controversy surrounding the bungalow seems to be ending, and it is being re-purposed for public engagement under the current leadership.

Also Read: Tejashwi Yadav said he would send legal notice to those who levelled charges on him.

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