Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s new official residence—Bungalow No. 1 on Raj Niwas Marg—is set for a renovation project worth ₹60 lakh this month, according to a tender issued by the Public Works Department (PWD). The primary focus of the renovation will be upgrading and installing modern electrical fixtures and appliances.
As per the tender notice issued on June 28, the bidding process will begin on July 4, and the work is expected to be completed within 60 days. Ms. Gupta, who took oath as Chief Minister in February, has been allotted two bungalows: No. 1 for residential use and No. 2 as her camp office.
The tender document reveals a detailed breakdown of the proposed installations and upgrades at Bungalow No. 1:
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Electronics and Security:
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Five LED TVs worth ₹9.3 lakh
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14 air conditioners valued at ₹7.7 lakh
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14 CCTV cameras worth ₹5.74 lakh
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UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system for ₹2 lakh
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Appliances and Kitchen Utilities:
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23 remote-controlled ceiling fans (₹1.8 lakh)
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One OTG (Oven Toast Grill) worth ₹85,000
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One automatic washing machine (₹77,000)
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One dishwasher (₹60,000)
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One gas stove (₹63,000)
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Microwaves worth ₹32,000
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Six geysers costing ₹91,000
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Lighting Fixtures:
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A total of 115 lamps, wall lighters, and hanging lights
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Three large chandeliers
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All lighting fixtures combined valued at ₹6.03 lakh
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Currently, Ms. Gupta resides at her Shalimar Bagh residence and will move to the renovated bungalow upon completion of the work.
Earlier, Ms. Gupta made headlines for her decision to reject the use of the former official residence of ex-Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, located at 6 Flagstaff Road. She announced plans to convert the extravagant mansion—dubbed ‘Sheeshmahal’ by the BJP—into a public museum.
“We will make Sheeshmahal a museum…We will also fulfill all the promises PM Modi made. I thank him for choosing me for this position,” Ms. Gupta had told NDTV after taking office.
The BJP had long criticized the lavish renovation of Mr. Kejriwal’s residence, which had been expanded into a 40,000-square-yard property with luxury furnishings. A report from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), released in October 2024, confirmed high-end installations and a significant budget spent on the bungalow’s makeover.
Mr. Kejriwal vacated the controversial premises following his resignation amid political pressure in October 2024.
By opting for a fresh start at Raj Niwas Marg and proposing to turn Kejriwal’s residence into a museum, Rekha Gupta aims to set a new tone of transparency and accountability in the Chief Minister’s office.
