Justice Amitav Kumar Gupta Appointed as Jharkhand's New Lokayukta
Retired High Court Judge Amitav Kumar Gupta sworn in as Jharkhand Lokayukta
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Justice Amitav Kumar Gupta, a retired judge of the Jharkhand High Court, was sworn in as the new Lokayukta of Jharkhand on April 21, 2026. The oath was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar in Ranchi, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren in attendance.
- 01Justice Amitav Kumar Gupta sworn in as Lokayukta of Jharkhand.
- 02The oath was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar.
- 03The ceremony took place in Ranchi, the state capital.
- 04Chief Minister Hemant Soren and other dignitaries attended.
- 05Mr. Gupta's appointment was made official on April 16, 2026.
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On April 21, 2026, Justice Amitav Kumar Gupta, a retired judge from the Jharkhand High Court, was sworn in as the new Lokayukta of Jharkhand. The oath of office was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar during a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Ranchi. Chief Minister Hemant Soren and other dignitaries were present to witness the event. Justice Gupta's appointment was officially announced by the Governor on April 16, 2026, marking a significant step in the state's efforts to enhance accountability and transparency in governance.
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Justice Gupta's appointment as Lokayukta is expected to strengthen the mechanisms for addressing corruption and enhancing accountability in Jharkhand's governance.
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