Khaira Alleges AAP Leaders Misusing Punjab Ministerial Residences
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira writes to Punjab Governor seeking inquiry into AAP leaders allegedly occupying government residences illegally.
In a major political escalation, Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has formally approached the Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, demanding a high-level inquiry into the alleged unauthorised occupation of government bungalows by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders.
Khaira’s complaint suggests that several high-profile residences, originally intended for Punjab government ministers, are being occupied by AAP office bearers who, he claims, have no legal entitlement to them.
Specific Allegations Against AAP Leaders
The Congress legislator has provided specific details in his letter to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, naming prominent figures and the properties they are allegedly occupying. According to the complaint:
- Manish Sisodia: Allegedly residing at House No. 960, Sector 39, Chandigarh, a property originally allotted to Punjab Jail Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh.
- Gayatri Bishnoi (AAP Punjab Observer): Allegedly occupying House No. 961, which was officially allotted to Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh.
Khaira highlighted that the occupation of House No. 961 by Gayatri Bishnoi is seemingly self-admitted, citing a video she reportedly posted on Facebook where she mentions residing in the premises allotted to the Health Minister.
A Long List of Unauthorised Occupants
The letter does not stop at these two names. Khaira has listed a series of other government houses in Sector 39 that he claims are under illegal occupation by various individuals, including:
- House No. 902: Occupied by Deepak Chauhan
- House No. 905: Occupied by Kamal Bansal (Tirath Yatra)
- House No. 919: Occupied by Anurag Kundu
- House No. 926: Occupied by Satinder Jain
- House No. 927: Occupied by Adil Ahmed Khan
- House No. 928: Occupied by Shanty
- House No. 921: Occupied by Jarnail Singh
- House No. 964: Occupied by Team Manish Sisodia
- House No. 965: Occupied by Team of Adil Ahmed Khan
Furthermore, the MLA alleged that 18 rooms at the Circuit House in Sector 39, Chandigarh, have also been booked, raising questions about the independent functioning of the state government.
Demands for Time-Bound Inquiry
Khaira has urged the Governor to order a time-bound, independent investigation to uncover the truth behind these allotments. He has requested that authorities produce a comprehensive record for every residence in question, including:
- Original allotment orders and the names/designations of the rightful allottees.
- The category of the house and the authority that approved the allotment.
- The permitted period of occupation and any official extensions.
- Details regarding the payment of rent, licence fees, electricity, and water charges.
"It is evident that Official Government residences in Chandigarh are currently being illegally occupied by office-bearers of the Aam Aadmi Party who hold no position of authority within the Punjab Government," Khaira stated in his letter.
The Congress leader also called for an investigation into whether House No. 965 is being used as a political party office, which would violate residential allotment rules. He concluded by demanding that any premises found to be occupied without lawful authority be vacated immediately and that the government recover all applicable damages and dues.