The new Chief Secretary of madhya pradesh Anurag Jain did not take charge on tuesday (1 October). It is being discussed that he has not taken charge due to 16 Shradh (bitter days). Possibly, he can take charge on 3 october, the first day of Navratri. Here, there is a discussion in the ministry that for the first time, the ministry is being run without CS for two consecutive days.
Let us tell you that Anurag Jain, Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Highways of the Central government, has been made the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh. He has been given the responsibility of the CS post in place of Veera Rana. The order regarding his return to the state deputation reached bhopal late on monday night. After this, the state government issued the order of CS. It was being speculated that CS Jain would take charge on tuesday, but he did not come on Tuesday.
Ministry without CS
On tuesday, when the CS did not come, there was discussion throughout the day that this is the first case of its kind in the administrative system of the state, when the ministry is running without a CS for two consecutive days. It is being told that CS Jain can take charge on october 3, the first day of Navratri.
Veena Rana's tenure ended on 30 September
After the retirement of the then Chief Secretary Iqbal Bains, Veera Rana was given the charge of Chief Secretary on 30 november 2023, after which permanent responsibility was given. His tenure was ending on 31 March, but he was given a retirement of 6 months. Now on 30 September, his tenure has also ended. However, it is being told that till now his farewell ceremony has not been held in the ministry.