India, Jan. 17 -- Lokpal chairperson Justice AM Khanwilkar on Friday said the number of complaints received by the anti-corruption ombudsman has increased steadily over the last two years, reflecting greater citizen engagement.

Addressing the Foundation Day of the anti-corruption ombudsman, the chairperson reminded citizens that they are the ground soldiers fighting corruption, and if they opt to remain silent, that silence too is a form of corruption. "The number of complaints received in the Lokpal has increased steadily over the last two years. The projected number of complaints for the year 2025-26 shows an exponential increase in comparison to the complaints registered during the year 2024-25.

The rise in complaints is not just a s...