Govt reshuffles three senior IAS officers in state

Abhay Singh / TNN / Apr 26, 2026, 23:55 IST

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Govt reshuffles three senior IAS officers in state

In a bold strategic move, the Bihar government unveiled a major administrative overhaul on Sunday, reshaping key roles within its ranks. The Governor's Principal Secretary, Robert L Chongthu, is now set to lead the minority welfare department, while Gopal Meena ascends to the Governor's Secretary position, adding the responsibilities of Vigilance Commissioner to his portfolio.

Patna: The state govt on Sunday reshuffled three IAS officers, including governor’s principal secretary Robert L Chongthu, who has been posted in the minority welfare department in the same capacity.In his place, the govt has appointed revenue and land reforms department secretary Gopal Meena as governor’s secretary. He will also hold additional charge of vigilance commissioner in the general administration department. Mohammad Sohel will continue to hold charge as vigilance commissioner in the general administration department.Agriculture department special secretary Shailendra Kumar has been appointed district magistrate of Lakhisarai district.

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About the AuthorAbhay Singh

Having done higher secondary from Sainik School Telaiya, Hazaribagh (now in Jharkhand), graduated in history from Patna College. Started as a freelance journalist for Free Press Journal (Mumbai) from Patna, and then joined The Times of India, Patna, as a staff reporter, got promoted to senior reporter, and later, briefly functioned as news editor. In reporting, initially covered districts like Darbhanga and Bhagalpur on events and various aspects, and then from Patna, have covered state politics, political parties, elections, state assembly, government, cabinet, departments like finance, irrigation and a few others, also CM, occasionally PM's tours, and social issues. Have written two books -- first, Bihar in Messianic Times, second, The First Address, on the Governor House (Bihar), commissioned by the Response (Advertisement) wing of The Times Of India, Patna.

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