Kapil Mishra Inaugurates 'Jan Sewa Sadan', Targets CM’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ Over Transparency and Costs

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has inaugurated the 'Jan Sewa Sadan' — a new public grievance redressal center — and took the opportunity to contrast its transparency and affordability with what he called the extravagance of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence, often referred to by critics as the "Sheesh Mahal."

Addressing the media during the inauguration, Mishra said, “The Chief Minister's 'Jan Sewa Sadan' has been inaugurated today. Today is the first day. It is open for the media and cameras to see all the arrangements made for the common people.” He added that this marks a major moment of public accessibility, “After 11 years, the CM's residence or office has been opened for the people.”

In a sharp jibe aimed at Kejriwal, Mishra claimed, “The whole 'Jan Sewa Sadan' has been built at a cost which is less than the cost of curtains in Arvind Kejriwal's Sheesh Mahal.” He also underscored the project's transparency, stating that its tender document has been made public, “unlike the Sheesh Mahal's tender document,” which he implied lacked openness.

According to Mishra, the facility is designed to serve as a direct interface between the government and citizens. “All the grievances of the people of Delhi will be heard and recorded here,” he said, signaling the administration’s intent to streamline complaint resolution and improve public service delivery.