Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the anti-corruption ombudsman body, Lokpal of India, for reportedly initiating the procurement of seven luxury BMW 330 Li (Long Wheel Base) vehicles, saying that the anti-corruption body has become a “jokepal”.

Referring to the tender for the purchase of high-end foreign cars, Chaturvedi questioned the rationale behind the decision, especially when Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to advocate for the use of indigenous products under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.

“The Lokpal was established in the country because the people of the nation were fed up with corruption. A massive movement took place, as a result of which a 7-member committee was formed, which was called Lokpal. To date, no such work of Lokpal has com

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