Friday, April 4, 2025

Group irked by TUR leader’s statement on Lokayukta appointment

Date:

Share post:

Tura, Jan 22: The Human Rights and Anti Corruption Youth Power of India has come down heavily on Angela Rangad, member of Thma U Rangli (TUR) for earlier saying that the appointment of retired officials to the Lokayukta is unlawful as well as weakening it.

Rangad had earlier said that the appointment of retired personnel to the Directorate of Prosecution and Directorate of Investigation in the Lokayukta office was not done in accordance with the law.

“First and foremost, as stated in Section 10(2) of the Meghalaya Lokayukta Act 2014, a Directorate of Investigation and a Directorate of Prosecution are two distinct entities that are to be established within the Lokayukta,” she had added.

Responding to the statement, Flaming B Marak, the District Youth Secretary of the organization said that if Rangad was really concerned about the unlawful appointment, why she was raising the issue only now and not before.

“Why did she fail to raise the issue on the initial functioning of the Lokayutka, i.e since from the inception of the Meghalaya Lokayutka. The Goverrnment of Meghalaya had been appointing retired officers one of whom included F. D. Sangma as the Director of inquiry wing of the Lokayukta,” he questioned.

Expressing support to the VPP for demanding the reinstatement of the terminated Lokayukta officials, Marak claimed that the party’s only objective was to fight against corruption.

Related articles

PM Modi urges Bangladesh’s Yunus to avoid rhetoric, protect minorities

Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the issue of safety and security of minorities...

SC orders Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses virtually from Tihar

New Delhi, April 4: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses...

India in active talks with domestic pharma exporters amid new US tariff threat

New Delhi, April 4: The Commerce Ministry is in active talks with Indian pharmaceutical exporters amid growing concerns...

Rupee strengthens against dollar amid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

New Delhi, April 4: The Indian rupee witnessed sharp gains on Friday at below 85 against dollar, as...