Maharashtra Sanctions Rs 1.32 Crore for Luxury Lokayukta Cars Amid Widespread Drought

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The Maharashtra government has approved a spending of Rs 1.32 crore to purchase luxury vehicles for the Lokayukta, the state's anti-corruption ombudsman. Each of the vehicles has been allocated a budget of Rs 33 lakh. The decision has drawn criticism as the state is simultaneously grappling with a severe drought affecting 265 of its 358 talukas. The contrast between the high-end vehicle procurement and the ongoing agrarian distress has raised questions about the government's spending priorities.

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