New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has stepped up its demand for action against an alleged illegal paying guest (PG) facility in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, with party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claiming that the family of a BJP MLA illegally occupied valuable land and constructed the property.
AAP raises questions over land occupation
Bharadwaj alleged that land worth crores of rupees was illegally occupied and subsequently used for constructing and operating a PG facility in Satya Niketan.
The AAP has called for authorities to examine the land records and construction permissions and take action if violations are established.
The allegations have triggered a fresh political exchange between the AAP and BJP in Delhi, with the AAP demanding that the alleged illegal structure be dealt with in the same manner as other unauthorised constructions.
Party demands bulldozer action
The AAP has specifically called for bulldozer action against the alleged illegal PG, arguing that political connections should not shield anyone from action over alleged encroachment or unauthorised construction.
Bharadwaj has also questioned how such a property could allegedly be developed and operated if the land was not legally occupied.
However, the allegations made by the AAP have not been independently established in the material provided. The legality of the land occupation and construction would have to be determined by the competent authorities based on official records and applicable regulations.
Political row intensifies
The controversy comes amid continuing political disagreements in Delhi over alleged encroachments and unauthorised constructions.
The AAP has urged the authorities to investigate the Satya Niketan property and take appropriate action based on the findings. The matter could now invite further political debate as questions over land ownership, construction permissions and accountability remain at the centre of the dispute.