Sanjay Kothari takes oath as Chief Vigilance Commissioner

New Delhi, Apr 25: Retired IAS officer Sanjay Kothari on Saturday took oath as the Chief Vigilance Commissioner at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Kothari was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at the event that was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and other senior officials.

Social distancing was ensured throughout the event whereas all the attendees at the event were seen following COVID-19 protocols.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen with a "gamcha" or cotton scarf while other guests were seen wearing face masks at the ceremony.

Sanjay Kothari, a 1978 batch (retired) IAS officer of Haryana cadre, was secretary to the president before being nominated to the new role.