India's Lokpal Seeks BMW Luxury Cars Worth Rs 70 Lakh Each Amid Public Outrage

Oct 21, 2025 03:43 pm CST

India's anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal has sparked controversy by floating a tender for seven BMW luxury sedans costing Rs 70 lakh each for its members, including Chairperson Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar. The move has drawn sharp criticism from activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan and opposition parties, who question this lavish expenditure by an institution meant to fight corruption.