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BJP slams ₹6.17 crore spend on shifting CM Joseph Vijay’s office
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:37 AM
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BJP leader Nainar Nagendran highlighted a document showing a ₹6.17 crore allocation for moving Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s office, calling it a waste of taxpayers' money.
BJP legislator Nainar Nagendran presented an official document that records a budget of ₹6.17 crore earmarked for the relocation of Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s office. The party has framed the expenditure as an unnecessary use of public funds, questioning the justification for such a large sum.
The allocation, revealed in the document, pertains specifically to the costs associated with shifting the chief minister’s office premises, though details of the intended new location or the timeline were not disclosed. BJP officials have demanded clarification from the state administration on why the amount is required and how it will be spent.
Party spokespersons said the figure reflects a broader pattern of spending that they argue does not prioritize essential public services. They urged the government to re‑evaluate the proposal and consider more prudent use of taxpayer money.
The issue has sparked debate in the state assembly, with opposition members calling for greater transparency in capital expenditures. The ruling party has yet to respond publicly to the BJP’s concerns.
As the discussion continues, the focus remains on whether the proposed office shift justifies the ₹6.17 crore outlay and how it aligns with the state’s fiscal priorities.
The allocation, revealed in the document, pertains specifically to the costs associated with shifting the chief minister’s office premises, though details of the intended new location or the timeline were not disclosed. BJP officials have demanded clarification from the state administration on why the amount is required and how it will be spent.
Party spokespersons said the figure reflects a broader pattern of spending that they argue does not prioritize essential public services. They urged the government to re‑evaluate the proposal and consider more prudent use of taxpayer money.
The issue has sparked debate in the state assembly, with opposition members calling for greater transparency in capital expenditures. The ruling party has yet to respond publicly to the BJP’s concerns.
As the discussion continues, the focus remains on whether the proposed office shift justifies the ₹6.17 crore outlay and how it aligns with the state’s fiscal priorities.