EachIndia’s top anti-corruption body, the Lokpal of India, has sparked controversy after inviting bids to purchase seven BMW 3 Seris Li cars, each costing around ₹70 lakh.
The tender, issued on October 16, states that the luxury sedans are meant for the Lokpal Chairperson and six members, including former Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar.
The plan also includes a week-long training by BMW for drivers and staff to operate the cars’ electronic systems.The move has triggered widespread criticism, with activists and opposition leaders calling it ironic for an anti-graft body to seek such expensive vehicles.
Activist Prashant Bhushan accused the government of turning the Lokpal into a “luxury club,” while the Congress youth wing said the institution—once seen as a symbol of accountability—has “lost its purpose.”
Social media users also mocked the decision, with many questioning why a corruption watchdog needs luxury cars.The Lokpal has not yet commented on the growing backlash