Why Lokpal’s Reports Haven’t Reached Parliament in 3 Years? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eku62nHfzoM Shristi Jaiswal The Wire Jan 21, 2026 Lokpal was created as an independent watchdog to fight corruption at the highest levels of power, but serious questions are now being raised about its autonomy. In this video, The Wire’s Shruti Sharma speaks to journalist Srishti Jaswal, the author of an investigative report that reveals that Lokpal’s annual reports have not been tabled in Parliament for the last three years. The discussion explores why these reports were delayed, where the system is breaking down, and what this means for transparency and democratic accountability. Does this failure point to a deeper problem with Lokpal’s independence? Watch the full conversation.
https://thewire.in/government/why-lokpal-annual-reports-havent-been-tabled-in-parliament-for-three-years “Since appointment for presentation of Annual Report for the Year 2022-23 and Year 2023-24 and also for the year 2024-25 did not materialize in spite of best possible efforts, it was decided by the Full Bench of Lokpal (Chairperson and six Members) to present both the Annual Reports (combined for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 and another for 2024-2025), with a forwarding letter and a letter of the Chairperson to the Hon’ble President of India.” (sic)