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Anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal has floated a tender to procure seven luxurious BMW cars, collectively worth around Rs 5 crore.
The Lokpal at present has seven members, including a chairman and six members — against its sanctioned strength of eight.
“The Lokpal of India invites open tenders from reputed agencies for supply of seven BMW 3 series 330Li cars to the Lokpal of India,” read the tender.
It specified procurement of the “M Sport” model with “long wheelbase”, and in white colour.
According to the BMW website, the 3 Series long wheelbase car is the longest and most spacious in the segment and is designed for outstanding comfort in an extremely luxurious cabin.
“Impressive in every way, the 3 Series LWB is the most powerful car in its segment with the most advanced technology,” read the details of the BMW 3 Series long wheelbase cars on the website.
The selected vendor/firm shall be required to conduct a comprehensive practical, and theoretical training programme for the drivers and other designated staff members of the Lokpal of India to ensure efficient, safe and optimal operation of the BMW vehicles supplied, said the “training obligation” part of the tender document.
“The training shall be conducted for a minimum duration of seven (07) days, to be completed within 15 days from the date of delivery of vehicles. The exact schedule shall be finalised in consultation with the Lokpal of India,” it said.
Senior Congress leader and SC Lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi reacted on X
I chaired the Parliamentary Committee on Lokpal. Dr. L.M. Singhvi first conceived idea of Lokpal in the early 1960s. To see this anti-corruption body now ordering BMWs for its members is tragic irony, the guardians of integrity chasing luxury over legitimacy.
— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) October 21, 2025
