The Lokpal of India has sparked major controversy after floating a tender to procure seven luxury cars from BMW for its members. The price for each of these vehicles is around ₹70 lakh. Several Opposition leaders, as well as activists, have slammed the anti-corruption watchdog for its October 16 tender.

The tender, which is not transferable, was floated to procure seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars.

Several leaders from the Congress party , including former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Abhishek Singhvi, have slammed the Lokpal of India and dubbed the tender a "tragic irony".

"When Honourable judges of the Supreme Court are provided modest sedans, why do the Chairman and six members of the Lokpal require BMW cars? Why spend public money to acquire these cars? I hope that at least

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