Kerala Minister’s Use of Friend’s Range Rover as Official Car Sparks Controversy

A minister in the southern state of Kerala was reported to be using a Range Rover owned by a personal acquaintance as his official government vehicle. The choice of a privately‑owned luxury SUV for official duties has drawn immediate attention from opposition legislators and civil‑society groups. Critics argue that the arrangement may contravene established rules governing the use of government transport and could be seen as an inappropriate use of public resources. No official comment from the minister’s office has been released as the issue continues to be debated in the state assembly. The episode adds to ongoing scrutiny of how public officials in India employ private assets for official purposes.