Archive · 20 Aug 2025
New Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta Chairperson Sworn In
In Arunachal Pradesh, a new leader has been chosen to make sure things are fair in the government.
Justice (Retd) Prasanta Kumar Deka is now in charge, and an official named Sang Phuntsok is also joining the team.
The Governor, who is like the state's top official, swore them in.
This happened in a special ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.
The Governor said that this new leader has a big job: to help make the government honest and trustworthy, and to stop corruption.
Justice (Retd) Prasanta Kumar Deka sworn in as Arunachal Pradesh Lokayukta chairperson.
Retired IAS officer Sang Phuntsok also took oath as a Lokayukta member.
Governor K T Parnaik administered the oath of office.
The swearing-in took place at the Raj Bhavan in Itanagar.
The Governor emphasized the Lokayukta's role in promoting transparency and combating corruption.
- Who
- Justice (Retd) Prasanta Kumar Deka and Sang Phuntsok (member of the Lokayukta).
- What
- Justice (Retd) Prasanta Kumar Deka sworn in as the new chairperson of the Lokayukta.
- When
- Wednesday, August 20th.
- Where
- Raj Bhavan in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To uphold integrity in public life, promote transparency, ensure accountability, and combat corruption.
- New Chairperson
- Justice (Retd) Prasanta Kumar Deka
- New Member
- Sang Phuntsok
- Oath Administered By
- Governor K T Parnaik
- Location
- Raj Bhavan, Itanagar