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A mansion on Rushikonda Hill in Vizag, built for ex-Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, faces scrutiny for alleged fund misuse and environmental violations. Critics compare it to Kejriwal’s “sheeshmahal.”
Visuals from the luxurious mansion. (Screengrab/ANI)
A grand sea-facing mansion on the Rushikonda Hill in Vizag, which was built to serve as the office-cum-residence of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has now garnered attention for all the wrong reasons. While the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA government has accused the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) of gross misuse of funds, critics have compared the structure to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s “sheeshmahal”.
Spread across 10 acres and four blocks in the tourist hub Rushikonda area, the mansion has extravagant interiors, including gold embellishments, Italian marble flooring, and plush furnishings.
#WATCH | In visuals, inside of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, sea-facing mansionBuilt on Rushikonda hill in Visakhapatnam, the mansion comprises four sprawling blocks spread over 10 acres in Rushikonda. pic.twitter.com/FHa4Lk8Fvg
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The property includes extensive infrastructure paved roads, drainage systems, bulk water supply, and a 100 KV power substation adding to the cost. The visuals of the luxurious building have now taken over the internet and triggered a huge political debate.
#WATCH | Outside visuals from former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s sea-facing mansion built on Rushikonda hill in Visakhapatnam.The mansion comprises four sprawling blocks spread over 10 acres in Rushikonda pic.twitter.com/GRHmUPPwWQ
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Mansion Under TDP Scrutiny
The TDP government has been grappling with how to repurpose the mansion. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had previously called for a public debate on the issue. Speaking to the media, he stated that the entire structure violated relevant laws and regulations. Naidu accused Jagan Mohan Reddy of harming the environment to satisfy his “whims and fancies.”
Naidu’s administration has also criticized Jagan Mohan Reddy for the alleged misuse of public funds, with some estimates suggesting the total cost may have exceeded Rs 600 crore.
Former YSRCP Minister Gudivada Amarnath, however, defended the previous government’s decision, asserting that the project adhered to legal guidelines. Meanwhile, EAS Sarma, a former Secretary to the Government of India, has called for the demolition of the illegal structures, urging authorities to restore the ecological balance of Rushikonda.
Environment Norm Violation Alleged
A key challenge in repurposing the mansion is the legal and environmental concerns surrounding its construction. Rushikonda Hill is located in a sensitive coastal zone, and environmentalists are against large-scale developments in the area. Activists argue that the project violates Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) regulations and have called for an investigation into whether the necessary environmental approvals were secured.
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Andhra Pradesh, India, India
