Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Delhi Govt. to Investigate Chandni Chowk Project Irregularities
The current Delhi government is looking into how money was spent on the Chandni Chowk renovation project.
They believe the previous government, led by AAP, didn't follow the rules and spent too much money.
The project's cost went up a lot.
The BJP, which is now in charge, says money was moved around without permission.
AAP says these accusations are just a way to distract from their work.
Delhi government plans inquiry into Chandni Chowk redevelopment project.
Project cost allegedly increased from Rs 65.6 crore to Rs 145 crore.
BJP alleges financial irregularities under the previous AAP regime.
AAP dismisses the claims, accusing the BJP of political motives.
BJP officials claim mandatory approvals were bypassed during fund transfers.
- Who
- BJP government, AAP (previous government), Manish Sisodia, and PWD officials
- What
- Delhi government to probe Chandni Chowk redevelopment project for alleged irregularities.
- When
- Information is recent but the project happened in 2021
- Where
- Chandni Chowk, Delhi
- Why
- Alleged financial irregularities and cost overruns.
BJP Government's Allegations
AAP's Response
Project Costs
BJP Government's Allegations
Financial irregularities and cost overruns in the Chandni Chowk redevelopment project.
AAP's Response
Dismissal of claims, and assertions of political motivations behind the probe.
Fund Transfers
BJP Government's Allegations
Funds were diverted without mandatory approvals.
AAP's Response
Denial of wrongdoing and claims of the BJP's effort to discredit the AAP.
- Project
- Chandni Chowk Redevelopment
- Original Cost Estimate
- Rs 65.6 crore
- Alleged Final Cost
- Rs 145 crore
- Initiating Party
- BJP government
- Former Minister
- Manish Sisodia
