Delhi High Court seeks response from Centre on AAP's plea seeking accommodation for Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Centre on a plea by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking accommodation for Arvind Kejriwal. The plea argues that as a national party recognized by the Election Commission, AAP is entitled to certain benefits, including residential accommodation for its national convener. The petition highlights that the Centre’s refusal to provide accommodation is arbitrary and discriminatory. The court has issued a notice to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and its Directorate of Estates, asking them to respond by November 26. The plea cites an official memorandum from 2014, which states that the president of a recognized national party is entitled to one residential accommodation. AAP contends that this rule should apply to Kejriwal, even though the party does not have a formal “party president” position. The court’s decision on this matter could set a precedent for how national party leaders are accommodated in the future.