Luxury Car Scandal: Lokpal's Lavish BMW Procurement Sparks Outrage

In a controversial move, India's anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal, finds itself in the eye of a political storm after initiating a tender for seven luxury BMW cars. Opposition leaders have criticized the decision, posing a challenge to the institution's credibility as a guardian of integrity.

Leading the charge, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh lambasted Lokpal, dubbing it a 'Shauq pal' and questioning its efficacy in tackling corruption. Meanwhile, senior Congress figures P Chidambaram and Abhishek Manu Singhvi echoed similar concerns, debating the necessity of luxury vehicles over modest sedans used by Supreme Court judges.

As the debate intensifies, Lokpal's proposed purchase is under scrutiny for its Rs 5 crore price tag, and the implications on public perception of the anti-corruption body. With a tender deadline approaching, the controversy sets the stage for a wider discourse on the agency's priorities and integrity.