The Assam government has appointed Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta as its new chief information commissioner. He had served as former director general of police (DGP) and was recently retired on January 31, 2023. The appointment was made after Mahanta retired as DGP of Assam and was replaced by IPS officer Gyanendra Pratap Singh.
Mahanta was an Assam-Meghalaya cadre IPS officer from the 1988 batch, and he previously held the position of Director General of Border. He is admired and respected for outstanding service and dedication to the state police force.
Mahanta thanked the Assam police force and commended each police officer who marched in the procession during his leaving march. He continued by saying that he would always admire the Assam Police and that for every police officer, their work is more of a service than a job.
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Mahanta’s nomination as the Chief Information Commissioner is seen as a significant development given his lengthy career in public service. The state’s information commission will operate more effectively and increase transparency as a result of Mahanta’s nomination. Mahanta’s tenure as Assam’s director general of police (DGP) came to an end in January, and GP Singh was selected to take his place. After a distinguished career in public service, Mahanta retired, and his new position is seen as a continuation of his commitment to the state.
