Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdev dropped a bombshell on Friday, accusing CM Hemant Soren of fast-tracking a Rs 100 crore ‘Sheesh Mahal’ at his official bungalow – a move reminiscent of Arvind Kejriwal’s infamous palace ambitions. The press conference laid bare what Shahdev called a shocking betrayal of the state’s impoverished masses.
Details emerged of the heritage site’s demolition for this mega-project: Rs 47 crore core building, Rs 2 crore fountain, Rs 2.63 crore landscaping, summing to Rs 69 crore-plus, with overruns likely pushing past Rs 100 crore. Shahdev alleged cabinet nod was sneaked in without fanfare.
‘Soren postures as the savior of tribals and poor, yet builds like a king,’ Shahdev thundered, likening it to Kejriwal’s duplicity. He decried the tragedy in a resource-strapped state ignoring grassroots woes for elite comforts.
Pointing to announced Smart City developments for future official residences, Shahdev branded the spend ‘criminal waste.’ BJP pledges to mobilize public outrage through widespread outreach.
This salvo intensifies Jharkhand’s polarized politics, testing Soren’s alliance amid governance scrutiny. Official silence from the CM’s office only amplifies the uproar, setting the stage for a protracted showdown.