Congress Faces Eviction from Historic Akbar Road Office Amid Political Turmoil

Eviction Notice for Congress Headquarters

The Indian National Congress may soon have to vacate its long-standing office on Akbar Road, a location it has occupied since 1978, closely associated with its presence in the Lutyens area of the national capital. Recent reports indicate that a notice for eviction has been issued, requiring the party to leave the premises by March 28. This development has sparked significant political controversy.

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Congress MP Karti Chidambaram commented that this situation has been developing for some time, noting that new land and office allocations have been made. He suggested that if this eviction applies to Congress, it should equally apply to other parties utilizing bungalows as offices. Fellow Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring expressed that the intention behind this move seems to be an attempt to intimidate the Congress party.

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In response to the eviction notice for the office at 24 Akbar Road, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari stated that the BJP government does not represent a democratic administration. He described the situation as unfortunate and indicated that they would take action after discussing the notice. MP Imran Masood added that the government seems to believe it can silence Congress through intimidation. He questioned whether the BJP has opened offices at 11 Ashok Road or Pant Marg, suggesting that the government is attempting to divert attention from its failures regarding the Iran conflict.