Bureaucratic Shuffles and Political Power Plays: What's in Store for UP?

Manoj Saunik, former Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, has been appointed as Chairman of Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Meanwhile, BJP gears up for elections in Haryana without an alliance.

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Bureaucratic Shuffles and Political Power Plays: What's in Store for UP?
Real Estate Maharashtra:The recent indications from Delhi suggest that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might choose an Other Backward Class (OBC) candidate as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. However, it remains to be seen if this will be possible with Yogi Adityanath still at the helm.

In other news, the BJP has decided to contest the Vidhan Sabha election in Haryana without forming an alliance with any other political party. This move might signal a significant shift in the party's strategy for the state.

In the world of bureaucracy, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has been reconstituted, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its Chairperson. Suman K Bery has been inducted as the Vice Chairperson, while V K Saraswat, Professor Ramesh Chand, Dr V K Paul, and Arvind Virmani have been appointed as full-time members.

Manoj Saunik, the former Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Maha RERA). This move is seen as a significant development in the real estate sector of the state.

Additionally, several other bureaucrats have been given new postings or have had their tenures extended. Dr N Kalaiselvi's tenure as the Director General, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-cum-Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DG, CSIR-cum-Secretary, DSIR), has been extended for two more years.

Justice R Mahadevan, Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, has been appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Justice N Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, has also been appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

O P Chaudhary, Joint Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. Ake Ravi Krishna, Deputy Director, Intelligence Bureau, has also been repatriated to his parent cadre.

Other notable appointments and transfers include P H Mahesh Naraian, who has been inducted as SP, NIA, and Alok Kumar, who has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. Biswajit Kumar Singh has been appointed as PCCF and HoFF, Jammu and Kashmir segment of AGMUT cadre.

Justice D Krishnakumar has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, while Justice Tashi Rabstan has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who might be the next Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?

The BJP might choose an OBC candidate as the next Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, although it is unclear if Yogi Adityanath will continue in the role.

What is the significance of Manoj Saunik's appointment?

Manoj Saunik's appointment as Chairman of Maha RERA is seen as a significant development in the real estate sector of Maharashtra.

What changes have been made to the NITI Aayog?

The NITI Aayog has been reconstituted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its Chairperson and Suman K Bery as the Vice Chairperson, among other changes.

Who has been appointed as Judges of the Supreme Court?

Justice R Mahadevan and Justice N Kotiswar Singh have been appointed as Judges of the Supreme Court.

What is the BJP's strategy for the Haryana election?

The BJP has decided to contest the Vidhan Sabha election in Haryana without forming an alliance with any other political party.

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