Babus, mantris & buzz: Samrat Choudhary has good relations in both the BJP and JDU
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Samrat Choudhary has good relations in both the BJP and JDU
Samrat Choudhary has good relations in both BJP and JDU and is likely going to work on Nitish model for the time being.
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Congress had no answer when Amit Shah said this!
In Lok Sabha, leaders of the Congress party had no answer when Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "I want to tell Priyanka Gandhi that we have not made any changes to the Delimitation Commission. We have replicated your Delimitation Commission Act. If you have tampered with it, I can say that we will not do so." Shah also said the southern states are spinning a false narrative on delimitation and presented data. The Congress DCA was reportedly based on the 2011 Census.
BUREAUCRACY
Bihar’s Bureaucratic Reset: Old Loyalists Head to Delhi as Samrat Choudhary’s NDA Government Prepares for Oath
Hours before Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister, the state’s administrative corridors are already humming with a quiet but decisive power shift. Nitish Kumar, who resigned as Chief Minister after his election to the Rajya Sabha and swearing-in there on April 10, has paved the way for a full NDA government with JD(U) as a key alliance partner. While political negotiations finalised a cabinet with Choudhary at the helm and likely two Deputy Chief Ministers (including senior JD(U) figures Vijay Choudhary and Bijendra Yadav), the bureaucracy is undergoing its own realignment — one that is removing the most trusted officers of the Nitish era even before the new government is sworn in.2631
The clearest signal came through a central government notification issued on April 14, clearing several senior Bihar-cadre officers for immediate central deputation. At the top of the list is Anupam Kumar (2003-batch IAS), long regarded as Nitish Kumar’s closest bureaucratic confidant and Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) since January 2019. Anupam, a physics postgraduate known for his sharp strategic acumen and deep involvement in day-to-day governance, has been posted as Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Power. His wife, Pratima S. Verma (2003-batch IAS, Secretary, Science, Technology & Technical Education Department), is also moving to the Centre. Other key departures include:
Vandana Preyashi (2003-batch IAS, Secretary, Social Welfare) — now Joint Secretary, Department of Fertilizers.
IPS officer Rakesh Rathi — Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Saravanan M — Joint Secretary, Department of Space.
Additional senior officers who had sought or received clearance earlier include B. Rajendra (1995-batch IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Education), Gopal Singh (2002-batch IFS, OSD to the CM), and others closely associated with policy execution under Nitish. The state government had already issued No Objection Certificates, and the timing — just before the new oath-taking — has sent a strong message through the Secretariat.
Who is likely to go up in Bihar?
With Samrat Choudhary — a 57-year-old strongman from Munger, known for his organisational skills, hold over the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), and experience as Deputy CM handling the Home portfolio — assuming charge, the focus is shifting towards officers with proven delivery on law and order, infrastructure, revenue, and industrial investment. Senior bureaucrats who have performed well in districts, finance, planning, and home departments are expected to fill the vacuum in the new CMO and key secretariat positions.
The NDA’s priorities — accelerating industrial growth, youth employment, skill development, and strengthening governance — will likely favour administrators with a neutral-to-favourable track record under the previous coalition but demonstrable alignment with BJP’s development agenda. JD(U) partners, who will retain significant influence through Deputy CM posts and key portfolios, are expected to ensure some continuity and balance, preventing a complete overhaul while allowing fresh faces to emerge in sensitive departments. More transfers and empanelments are anticipated in the coming weeks as the new Chief Minister settles in.
Tenure of Rajneesh Karnatak as MD & CEO, Bank of India ending soon
The tenure of Rajneesh Karnatak as MD & CEO, Bank of India is coming to an end on April 28, 2026.
Collector and SP level changes expected in Bihar in June
Following the appointment of the new Bihar Chief Minister, a reshuffle at the Collector and SP level is expected in June. Plus posting of 2019 batch IAS Officers as Collectors are also on the cards.
All Eyes on IAS Sujeet Kumar as Dholera Rises as India’s First Chip-Fabrication Hub
All eyes are now on Sujeet Kumar, IAS 2010 batch, and his administration in Dholera as the Government of India formally notifies the establishment of the country’s first semiconductor fabrication facility at the Dholera Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The ambitious SEZ, to be developed by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited, marks a defining milestone in India’s drive toward self-reliance in high-end electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
Under Kumar’s leadership, the Dholera administration has been working round the clock to ensure the seamless rollout of this strategic project. Designed to host advanced electronic hardware, software, and IT-enabled services, the SEZ is set to emerge as a key node in India’s digital and industrial landscape.
The project is expected to generate over 21,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, catalyzing economic growth across Gujarat and beyond. With global attention now centered on Dholera, Kumar’s efficient governance will play a pivotal role in shaping India’s semiconductor future.
Jay Shah named as Young Global Leader
The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum. The Forum has recognised his role in shaping the future of global cricket.
Judicial Vacancies and Pendency Management
Supreme Court pendency rose above 93,000 cases by end-March 2026 (up ~1,100 from February), with no new SC appointments during the early months of the current CJI’s tenure. This remains a background pressure point
Ajit Roy appointed as Deputy Secretary, MHA
Ajit Roy has been appointed as Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of three years. He is a 2013 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Vikash Kumar appointed as SP, NIA
Vikash Kumar has been appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP) in National Investigation Agency (NIA) on deputation basis. He is a 2020 batch IPS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.
Swarnambika appointed as SP, BPR&D
Mrs K Swarnambika has been appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) on deputation basis. She is a 2013 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.
Two IAS officers shifted in Haryana
Two IAS officers have been shifted in Haryana. Manoj Kumar has been posted as Special Secretary, Finance Department, while Anupama Anjali was appointed as Deputy Commissioner, Mahendragarh (Narnaul).
Ankit Kumar Agrawal appointed as Director, MSME
Ankit Kumar Agrawal has been appointed as Director, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Delhi, on deputation basis for a period of five years. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of UP cadre.
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