Congress party faces eviction: 48-Year-old Akbar road headquarters must be vacated by March 28
The Indian Youth Congress office at 5, Raisina Road, has also received a similar notice. Congress leaders argue that the property is a vital part of their history and legacy, and they're paying full market-rate rent
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Indian National Congress (INC) may soon have to vacate its 48-year-old and historic headquarters. The Estate Department on Wednesday issued a strict notice to the Congress party, directing it to completely vacate its main office at 24, Akbar Road, by March 28. Additionally, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) office at 5, Raisina Road, has also been served another notice to vacate within the same timeframe. This major action has sparked considerable commotion in the country's political circles.
Even after the new office was built, the attachment to the old 'home' remained
This bungalow, located at 24 Akbar Road in the capital, Delhi, has been the main center and headquarters of the Congress Party for the past 48 years. Although the party opened a new office on Kotla Road last year, called "Indira Bhawan," the old Akbar Road premises have not yet been vacated. Even today, many important party meetings and day-to-day political activities are conducted from this old headquarters.
Preparations to approach the court to save the heritage
For the party, the office at 24, Akbar Road, is not just a building but holds immense symbolic and political significance. Senior Congress leaders and officials have emphasized that the property is a vital part of the organization's long history and legacy. The party also argues that it is paying full market-rate rent for this historic bungalow. Consequently, the Congress is now fully prepared to approach the court to prevent any forced eviction.
Singhvi called it a politically motivated and illegal move
There is widespread anger and resentment within the Congress party over the eviction notice. Congress MP and senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi has strongly criticized the move, calling the Estate Department's action completely illegal and politically motivated. Singhvi categorically stated in his statement that the party will not bow to this notice and will vigorously pursue all available legal options and remedies to protect its headquarters.