Arvind Kejriwal vacates CM residence, moves to AAP MP's Lutyens' Delhi bungalow
New Delhi, Oct 4: Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday vacated the 6, Flagstaff Road address -- his home for nine years -- and moved to a bungalow in the Lutyens' zone.
The Aam Aadmi Party national convener and his family including his wife, son, daughter and parents left in two vehicles for 5, Ferozeshah Road near Mandi House.
The bungalow is allotted to AAP's Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Ashok Mittal.
Before leaving, the Kejriwal family was given a sentimental farewell by the staff of his old house, with the former CM hugging them in a gesture of affection.
His wife Sunita Kejriwal handed over the keys of the property to a government official.
The 6, Flagstaff bungalow is owned by Public Works Department of Delhi government.
The Kejriwal family entered its new house after performing a 'Grih Pravesh' ritual.
AAP leaders said the household goods of the family were transported to the bungalow in two mini trucks.
Kejriwal resigned as chief minister last month saying he would hold the post again only after he gets a "certificate of honesty" from the people of Delhi in the Assembly polls due in February.
He said earlier that he would vacate the chief minister's residence during the auspicious Navratri period, which began Thursday.
The BJP has accused the activist-turned-politician of corruption in the excise policy and in the reconstruction of Chief Minister bungalow.
The AAP supremo was released from Tihar jail on September 13 on a Supreme Court-approved bail after five months of being lodged there in the excise policy case.
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Congress voices concern over safety of minorities in Bangladesh
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the "atmosphere of insecurity" being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das.
In a statement, Chairman of the party's Media and Publicity Department Pawan Khera said, "The Indian National Congress expects the government of India to prevail upon the Bangladesh government to take necessary steps and ensure security of life and property of minorities in the country".
"The Indian National Congress expresses its deep concern at the atmosphere of insecurity being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh. The arrest of the ISCKON monk is the latest example," he said.
A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between security personnel and followers of Das, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of Chattogram in Bangladesh in a sedition case.
Das, the spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka a day earlier.
India on Tuesday noted with "deep concern" the arrest and denial of bail to the Hindu leader, and urged authorities in the neighbouring country to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minority groups.
Bangladesh reacted sharply to the Ministry of External Affairs statement, saying it was unfounded and stood contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two countries.
In its statement, Dhaka said it does not interfere with the country's judiciary, which is fully independent
