HP Lokayukta presents annual report to Governor Kavinder Gupta

Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta, Justice (Retd.) Chander Bhushan Barowalia, met Governor Kavinder Gupta to present the Annual Report. The Governor emphasized the institution's role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Justice (Retd.) Chander Bhushan Barowalia, Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh, called on Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhavan on Friday, the release said. On the occasion, Justice (Retd.) Chander Bhushan Barowalia presented the Annual Report of the Lokayukta Office to the Governor and held detailed discussions on the functioning of the institution and various matters related to public interest.

The Himachal Pradesh Governor, Kavinder Gupta, stressed the significant role of the Lokayukta institution in a democratic system. He said that it plays a vital role in strengthening transparency, accountability and good governance. He expressed confidence that the Lokayukta institution would continue to discharge its responsibilities effectively with fairness, transparency and public trust in the future as well.

Justice (Retd.) Barowalia expressed gratitude to the Governor and assured that the Lokayukta institution is fully committed to the prompt, impartial, and effective redressal of grievances of the common people and would continue to discharge its duties with utmost dedication.

Governor on literary preservation

Meanwhile, on May 17, Governor Kavinder Gupta released a Dogri-Punjabi dictionary authored by the late Chandan Negi at a function organised at K.L. Saigal Hall in Jammu. The event was jointly organised by Punjabi Lekhak Sabha and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor Gupta said literature is not merely a collection of words but a powerful medium for guiding society and bringing about positive change. He said the creation of any literary work is the result of patience, sensitivity and deep contemplation. The Governor lauded the efforts of the organisers in preserving literature and culture and said it is essential to connect the youth with their linguistic and cultural roots. He said India can become truly strong only when its rich heritage and traditions are preserved. (ANI)

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