Party leaders plan legal action against this eviction order
Government authorities have officially ordered India's oldest political organisation to empty its iconic 24, Akbar Road headquarters. Operating from this prime location in Lutyens' Delhi since 1978, the Congress Akbar Road office has served as the central hub for decades of critical political strategies, leadership transitions, and national campaigns. Officials have now mandated that politicians must completely vacate the premises by March 28.
Youth Wing Headquarters Also Faces Vacancy Orders
Not stopping at the main headquarters, estate managers also targeted the Indian Youth Congress base. This secondary property sits prominently at 5 Raisina Road. Historically, this bungalow remained formally allotted under the main party's name to support its youth organisation's daily operations. Now, both the New Delhi locations are under immediate threat of being reclaimed by the government.
Legal Battles Loom Over Historic Properties
Senior leadership strongly opposes these recent directives, viewing them as deliberate attacks. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a prominent lawyer and sitting MP, firmly described the governmental action as politically driven and entirely unlawful. Consequently, party representatives are actively preparing to challenge the mandate in court to prevent a forced exit from the Lutyens Delhi Congress office. Even though major operations largely moved to the new Indira Bhavan near ITO recently, leaders desperately want to hold onto their historic bases.
Retaining these properties remains deeply personal for veteran politicians. Insiders revealed that they have consistently paid standard market rent to maintain the Akbar Road estate. Following the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, internal efforts were made to legally reassign the bungalow to an experienced parliamentarian, though those attempts ultimately fell flat.
With Agency Inputs and Image Source: Firstpost
