RJD has own office, but occupies prime property for Rs 333 per month

NEW DELHI: Despite offices allotted in ITO area, Lalu Prasad Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal continues to occupy an office in VP House here at a meagre rent of Rs 333 per month.
In an RTI response, Directorate of Estate under Urban Development Ministry has said, "A double suite No 13, V P House, has been allotted to Rashtriya Janata Dal on May 23, 2001 which was occupied by them on June 1, 2001.The double suite was allotted on a monthly rent of Rs 333."
The party has built a three-storeyed headquarters Rabri Bhavan at Deen Dayal Updahyay Marg near ITO area. The foundation stone of the building was laid in 2008 and was completed in 2010.
"It is significant that MoUD recently issued eviction notice to Congress because of huge four acre plot allotted to the party in New Delhi for building its headquarters. Such double standard even in respect of different political parties in continuing with government-accommodation is not proper," RTI applicant S C Agrawal said.