Minister Seeks High-Ranking Officer

In a significant development, a minister in the state government has approached the chief minister with a request to appoint a higher-ranking officer as the secretary of their department. The minister has specifically asked for an Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary level officer to be appointed. This move is seen as an attempt to strengthen the minister's department and bring in fresh perspectives. The chief minister's office is yet to respond to the request. The development has sparked interest in the state's administrative circles, with many speculating about the potential implications of such a move.