Modi requests Principal Secy to continue for 2 more weeks
Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra on Friday stepped down from his post after serving Prime Minister Narendra Modi since the latter took office over five years ago. However, Modi requested Misra to continue for two weeks, praised him for his outstanding service, and said Misra taught him a lot when he was new to New Delhi in 2014.
The PM wished Misra for the “new phase” of his life. “Nripendra Misra is among the most outstanding officers, who has a great grasp of public policy and administration. When I was new to Delhi in 2014, he taught me a lot and his guidance remains extremely valuable,” Modi wrote on Twitter.
After serving the PMO “assiduously and diligently” for over five years and making an indelible contribution to India’s growth trajectory, Misra will be embarking on a new phase of his life, said Modi. “My best wishes to him for his future endeavours,” said the PM.
In a statement, Misra said, “It has been a privilege to serve the country under Modi. I am deeply grateful to him for this opportunity and the complete confidence he has placed in me.
“It is now time for me to move on, even as I remain devoted to public causes and national interests. I thank all colleagues, within and outside the Government, friends and my family for this support. I wish Modi, the PM, success as he leads our country into a bright future.”
Speculation is rife that Misra may be considered for the posts of Governor or Lt Governor. There are also talks about him joining politics.
Former Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty in the Prime Minister’s Office. It is widely believed that Additional Principal Secretary PK Mishra will be elevated to the post of Principal Secretary to the PM and Sinha would be posted in place of PK Mishra.