Vacate Lutyens’ house in a month: Govt to Priyanka

nNEW DELHI: The ministry of housing and urban affairs on Wednesday cancelled the government accommodation provided to Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at 56, Lodhi Estate, on the grounds that she is no longer protected by the Special Protection Group (SPG) and so was not eligible for living in the bungalow in the elite Lutyens’ Delhi .

The housing ministry has also said that Priyanka Gandhi had accumulated dues of ₹3,46,677 until June 30.

Hours after the order, Priyanka Gandhi paid what she owed for living in the house.

“Ms Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has made online payment of balance amount due on her. Hence, now dues as on 30.06.2020 is Nil against her,” a spokesperson for the ministry of housing and urban affairs said.

According to the current norms, there are no provisions for allotment or retention of government accommodation to those with Z+ security unless exceptions are made based on recommendations given by the home ministry.

“The notice to clear Priyanka’s house shows the uneasiness of Modi ji-yogi ji. We are not afraid of the frustrated decisions of the authoritarian government,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.