SaralnamaThe Lokpal office issued a tender on to buy 7 BMW 330 Li luxury cars for ₹5 crore. Each car costs over ₹70 lakh. Congress leaders criticized this decision. P. Chidambaram questioned the need for expensive cars when Supreme Court judges use ordinary sedans. Abhishek Singhvi called it sad, saying Lokpal seems more interested in luxury than honesty. Since 2019, Lokpal received 8,703 complaints, investigated 24, and approved prosecution in 6 cases. BMW will provide 7-day training to Lokpal drivers after delivery. The 330Li model, designed for India, starts at ₹62.60 lakh ex-showroom. Lokpal, established to investigate corruption complaints, has faced criticism over its formation and effectiveness since its inception. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 02:54 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Lokpal office issued a tender on 16 Oct to buy 7 BMW 330 Li luxury cars for ₹5 crore
- Each car costs over ₹70 lakh
- Congress leaders criticized this decision