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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

Misha Bhatia