Inside Look at Jagan Reddy’s ‘Sheeshmahal’ in Andhra Pradesh: A ₹500 Crore Controversy-Watch

Extravagant Mansion on Rushikonda Hill Sparks Political Debate

March 14, 2025: 🔹 Key Highlights:

  • Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s sea-facing mansion in Visakhapatnam, dubbed “Sheeshmahal”, is under scrutiny.
  • Built over 10 acres on Rushikonda Hill, the mansion features gold embellishments, Italian marble flooring, chandeliers, and luxury furnishings.
  • Initially planned as a star hotel, then a CM’s camp office, and later rebranded as a tourism project.
  • TDP claims ₹91 crore budget ballooned to ₹500+ crore, with environmental violations and misuse of public funds.
  • Current CM Chandrababu Naidu opens mansion for public viewing, debating its future use

🔺 Luxury Features of the ‘Sheeshmahal’

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📌 What’s inside?4 expansive blocks over 10 acres
Gold-plated decor & chandeliers
Italian marble flooring
Bathtubs, plush furnishings, and a VIP helipad
100 KV power substation, exclusive drainage & water supply

📌 What was it meant for?

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  • Originally pitched as a luxury hotel.
  • Later converted into a CM camp office.
  • Finally rebranded as a tourism project.

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🔻 The Political War Over the Mansion

TDP’s Allegations:

  • Environmental damage: Half of Rushikonda Hill was demolished.
  • Misuse of funds: ₹91 crore budget shot up to ₹500 crore+.
  • Court violations: Allegedly bypassed CRZ (Coastal Regulatory Zone) clearance rules.

Jagan Reddy’s Camp Defends:

  • Claims the mansion was built for official government use.
  • Denies allegations of personal extravagance.

Chandrababu Naidu’s Decision:

  • Public debate on its future – tourism, government use, or other revenue-generating options.
  • Slammed Jagan Reddy: “A case study in corruption and misuse of power.”

🔺 Comparison to Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘Sheeshmahal’

  • AAP Chief Kejriwal’s residence controversy in Delhi cost ₹75-80 crore.
  • Jagan Reddy’s mansion is 5-6 times costlier at ₹500+ crore.
  • Both cases sparked major political backlash over taxpayer money usage.

📌 What Happens Next?

📢 Will Jagan Reddy face legal consequences for alleged misuse of funds?
📢 How will the Naidu government repurpose this massive structure?

All eyes are on Andhra’s “Sheeshmahal”, as the battle over public money and political accountability continues.


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Jagan Reddy mansion, Rushikonda hill controversy, Andhra Sheeshmahal, political corruption, Chandrababu Naidu Jagan fight, Andhra Pradesh politics, luxury government offices, misuse of public funds

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