Nitish Kumar Delhi VVIP bungalow Nitish Kumar has been allotted a Type-8 category VVIP government bungalow in Delhi, located on Sunehri Bagh Road. It is approximately 3 A ...read more

Nitish Kumar has been granted a Type-8 government bungalow in Delhi, making his political residence in the capital's most VVIP area. He has been allotted Bungalow No. 9 on Sunhari Bagh Road, which is considered one of the country's most high-profile areas.

This bungalow spans approximately 3 acres and is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. While this new Delhi residence is smaller than his Patna residence on Anne Marg, it boasts a unique array of amenities.

This area is considered to be the centre of top political personalities of the country.

VVIP neighbourhood: Home minister in 150 metres, opposition leader in 100 metres

Nitish Kumar's new home is just 150 meters from the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The residence of Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is also located about 100 meters away.

In this way this area has become the 'power corridor' of the country's politics.

The bungalow of senior BJP leader Nitin Nabin is also in this zone.

The presence of such big leaders in the close neighbourhood further increases the importance of this area.

Type-8 Bungalow: Why it is the most special and exclusive

• Type-8 category bungalows are considered to be the largest and most well-equipped government residences in the country.
• These are usually spread over about 3 acres, which includes a large lawn and garden.
• These have facilities like 5 bedrooms, living room, dining area, study room and garage.
• These bungalows are designed keeping in mind VVIP movement and privacy.
• This facility is available only to top level leaders, judges and former presidents.

High Security Zone: 24x7 surveillance at every corner

• There are very strict security arrangements in such bungalows.
• The entire campus is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV cameras.
• Special attention is given to security from the entry gate to the inside lawn and rooms.
• The constant presence of security agencies makes it a high-security zone.
• This is the reason why these areas are counted among the safest residential areas of the country.

How to get a Type-8 bungalow: rules and priorities

Allotment of government housing in Delhi is carried out under rules set by the central government. This process is administered by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

The Housing Committees of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha play a key role in this. Bungalows are allocated based on seniority, position, and availability.

Ministers, MPs and judges are given priority in this.

Lutyens' Delhi: The most posh and powerful area of ​​the country

This entire area falls under Lutyens' Delhi. Spanning approximately 23.60 square kilometers, this area is the capital's most premium zone.

The President, Prime Minister, and other prominent political leaders live here. The area also boasts approximately 600 private bungalows.

Central Vista and heritage buildings are its identity.

JDU's strategy is also active with the Delhi shift.

With Nitish Kumar active in Delhi, the party is also becoming strategically active. An important meeting has been called at the JDU office on Friday.

The strategy for the new government will be decided with party spokespersons. State President Umesh Kushwaha and MLC Sanjay Gandhi will also attend.

The meeting is likely to discuss media narrative and political direction.

 PC:Jagran