How Saradha Scam accused Mukul Roy is living off taxpayer funds in a plush Lutyens bungalow courtesy the BJP:

BJP's Mukul Roy resigned from Rajya Sabha as TMC MP in Oct 2017 & joined BJP.

And now, this principal accused in the Saradha Scam gets a VIP treatment from BJP

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Since 2017, BJP's Mukul Roy has occupied the plush Lutyens bungalow at 181 South Avenue illegally & has been allotted it as "guest accommodation".

This bungalow has the largest garden on South Avenue.

Rajya Sabha RTI tells me he's a "guest" of "nominated" MP @swapan55

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Like Saradha scam accused Mukul Roy, another such bungalow has been occupied for years by Bajrang Dal founder Vinay Katiyar.

So I wrote to the Rajya Sabha demanding eviction proceedings.

The Rajya Sabha tells me that such "guest accommodation" is only given for 3 months.

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HOWEVER, here's the catch: Chairman of the House Committee of the Rajya Sabha can keep extending the duration as he wishes.

The current Chairman is BJP leader & MP @OmMathur_bjp.

Here some pics of Saradha Scam accused Mukul Roy's illegal Lutyen's bungalow. WITH SECURITY

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Why is Saradha Scam accused Mukul Roy being allowed to live in a plush Lutyens bungalow meant only for MPs illegally since 2017?

Rules state that it can only be allotted for 3 months. Why has Mukul Roy gotten it with extensions for FOUR YEARS ever since he joined the BJP?

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While the CBI continues to summon @AITCofficial leaders in the middle of elections, Saradha Scam prime accused Mukul Roy continues to enjoy an MP's Lutyens Bungalow courtesy the Modi govt.

His latest benefactor is @swapan55

Why is this accused being given VIP facilities?

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Important:

As I'd said yesterday, the Rajya Sabha gave me a list of MPs who have secured an EXTRA "guest accommodation" along with the "guests" occupying these.

These are prime Lutyens Delhi MP houses being given to "guests" who are not public servants in any way.

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The concept of "guest accommodation" under Rajya Sabha rules was to help MPs accommodate their visitors who travel to Delhi during Parliament Sessions.

Along with VP House Hostel & Western Court Hostel, a few houses on North & South Avenue have been designated for this.

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Rules of the Rajya Sabha state that these "guest accommodations can only be allotted for 3 months max.

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