Updated: April 03, 2023, 07:30 PM IST
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Billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla, who bought a palace… MoreBillionaire, Cyrus Poonawalla, who bought a palatial house near the Arabian Sea in Mumbai for $120 million, has not been allowed inside for 8 years! Frustrated with the delay, the founder of Serum Institute of India criticized the Modi government. So, what’s the issue? The house served as the American Consulate for more than fifty years until it was put up for sale by the US government. Built in 1938 by the Maharaja of Wankaner, the house was sold to the US government on a 999-year lease. Now, as both the Maharashtra government and the Defense Ministry claim ownership of the land, the sale of the property has become a contentious issue.