The word ‘Lokpal’ was coined by Dr. L. M. Singhvi in 1963. He was a jurist, statesman, and former High Commissioner to the UK.
The word ‘Lokpal’ was first coined by
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Historical background and evolution of the Lokpal concept in India)
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