Tamil Nadu Today: ECI appoints new Chief Secretary for the first time in State
The Election Commission of India has appointed M. Sai Kumar as the new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, marking a significant change just before the upcoming polls. This appointment is notable as it occurs while the model code of conduct is in effect, with N. Muruganandam being the first Chief Secretary to be shifted under these circumstances. Additionally, the DMK and BJP alliances are reportedly facing severe internal conflicts ahead of the elections.
- ▪M. Sai Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu.
- ▪N. Muruganandam is the first Chief Secretary to be shifted while the model code of conduct is in force.
- ▪The DMK and BJP alliances are experiencing intense infighting, affecting their electoral prospects.
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1. In a first, ECI appoints new Chief SecretaryEffecting a major shuffle in Tamil Nadu that goes into polls in a fortnight, the Election Commission of India posted senior IAS officer M. Sai Kumar as the Tamil Nadu government’s Chief Secretary replacing N. Muruganandam. Mr. Muruganandam has become the first Chief Secretary of the State to be shifted when the model code of conduct is in force.The Commission also directed the appointment of senior IPS officer Sandeep Mittal as Director General of Police (Armed Police and Vigilance and Anti-Corruption).2.
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