{
  "id": 9613255,
  "title": "Brahma Kumaris Malad West felicitate Justice Sunil Shukre on His Appointment as Lokayukta of Maharashtra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/brahma-kumaris-malad-west-felicitate-justice-sunil-shukre-on-his",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T18:51:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/brahma-kumaris-malad-west-felicitate-justice-sunil-shukre-on-his-appointment-as-lokayukta-of-maharashtra"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Brahma Kumaris organization in Malad West honored Justice Sunil B. Shukre, Chairman of the Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution, upon his appointment to the post. Sister Nirja, who oversees the Malad West branch, presented Justice Shukre with a memento, a bouquet, a safa, and a shawl, and applied a tilak to his forehead. She also wished him clarity and purity of intellect, and expressed the hope that he would make decisions with wisdom and righteousness for the betterment of society.\n\nThe celebratory event kicked off with a performance of the Ganesh Stuti by classical singer Shivani Dige. Justice Shukre then addressed the gathering, explaining the role and functions of the Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution and emphasizing its expanded scope and powers under the Maharashtra Lokayukta Act of 2023. He noted that the Lokayukta has been strengthened as an institution and now has the authority to investigate complaints related to various aspects of government administration. Justice Shukre encouraged citizens with legitimate grievances concerning government departments or public administration to turn to the Lokayukta for the appropriate redressal they seek.\n\nAs a former Judge of the Bombay High Court, Justice Sunil B. Shukre took his oath as Chairman of the Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution on August 25, 2026, under the provisions of the Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2023. The program concluded with an interactive session where those in attendance extended their best wishes to Justice Shukre for his new role and his dedication to serving the people of Maharashtra.",
  "summary": "Brahma Kumaris, Malad West, felicitated Justice Sunil B. Shukre, Chairman of the Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution, on his appointment to the post. Sister Nirja, In-charge of Brahma Kumaris Malad West, felicitated Justice Shukre with a memento, bouquet, safa and shawl, and applied a tilak while conveying her greetings and good wishes for his new responsibility. She wished Justice Shukre clarity…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Maharashtra Lokayukta Institution Strengthened, Citizens Can Approach For Grievance Redressal: Justice Sunil Shukre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/maharashtra-lokayukta-institution-strengthened-citizens-can-approach",
        "published": "2026-09-24T14:57:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}