Congress MPs Slam India's Anti-Corruption Watchdog Lokpal Over Rs 70 Lakh BMW Purchase Plan

Oct 22, 2025 12:49 pm CST

Senior Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Abhishek Singhvi have criticized India's anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal for its plan to purchase seven BMW luxury cars costing Rs 70 lakh each for its members, questioning the necessity of such expensive vehicles when Supreme Court judges use modest sedans. The controversy highlights concerns about public fund utilization by an institution tasked with fighting corruption.