US EditionBMWs Worth ₹70 Lakh Each! Lokpal of India's Move to Buy Seven Luxury Cars Sparks Sharp Criticism
The Lokpal of India seeks seven BMW 3 Series cars worth around Rs 5 crore to support official duties of its chairman and members, with bids closing November 6.
- With bids due by November 6, Lokpal of India floated an open tender in New Delhi for seven BMW 3 Series 330 Li cars valued at Rs 5 crore.
- The procurement aims to supply each sitting member with a vehicle, including Chairman Justice A M Khanwilkar and six other members, with the sanctioned strength of the Lokpal at eight.
- The tender mandates vendor-run seven-day practical and theoretical training completed within 15 days, including 50 to 100 kilometers of practice, with delivery preferably two weeks but not later than 30 days.
- Political leaders and activists publicly condemned the tender, with Congress leaders and well-known activists calling it extravagant and TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose flagging poor public perception on October 21, 2025.
- Critics warn the purchase undermines the Lokpal’s anti-corruption mandate as opponents accuse the government of weakening the institution through appointments and vacancies in the Lokpal.
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Lokpal under fire for tender to buy seven BMW cars worth over ₹4 crore
The Lokpal of India is seeking to purchase seven luxury BMW 330 Li cars. Each vehicle is priced above ₹60 lakh. This move has triggered widespread criticism. Activists and political figures question the procurement, citing its contradiction with the Lokpal's anti-corruption mandate. The tender also includes a mandatory driver training program.
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