Anticipation lingers regarding the extension or new appointment of Chief Secretary Anurag Jain. A crucial decision is impending with only two working days remaining.
In Delhi, concerns have arisen about the plight of approximately 1 million street dogs, as Irish author Niall Harbison has underscored the severe threat they face amid ongoing protests and police action.
Elsewhere in India, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has been busy with high-level discussions. Over the past month, he has met Union Home Minister Amit Shah three times and Prime Minister Narendra Modi twice. During his recent visit to Delhi, he also held one-on-one discussions with Mr. Shah and had meetings with BJP National President JP Nadda and senior RSS leaders.
The future of the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, Anurag Jain, is uncertain. His tenure ends in a few working days, and it is expected that any decision regarding his position will come directly from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) due to his previous experience there. If Mr. Jain does not receive an extension, the likely successor is Additional Chief Secretary Alka Upadhyaya, a 1990-batch IAS officer currently serving as ACS, Panchayat and Rural Development, with retirement due in May 2027. Other candidates being considered are Rajesh Rajora (1990 batch) and Ashok Barnwal (1991 batch).
The transfer list, including key positions like the Ujjain Commissioner and Barwana Collector, has been pending for a month due to the undecided Chief Secretary position.
In other news, officers in charge are currently handling these positions. Meanwhile, a Chinese national was arrested in a GST evasion case in Greater Noida and attempted to attack journalists.
In lighter news, French Montana, the American rapper, has announced his engagement to Princess Sheikha Mahra from Dubai, with a significant age gap between them.
Delhi colleges, including Jesus and Mary, received bomb threat emails, which were later declared hoax. Bank A/C frauds are under investigation in Bhopal, with employees suspected of their involvement in mule account scams.
The transfer list, including positions like the Ujjain Commissioner and Barwana Collector, has been pending for a month due to the undecided Chief Secretary position. If Anurag Jain does not receive an extension, a senior officer from Madhya Pradesh will be appointed to the post. It is unclear at this time if Mr. Jain will receive an extension or if a new officer will be appointed as Chief Secretary.
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