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Madhya Pradesh Government Relieves Deputy CM’s Officer on Special Duty
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh administration has removed the Officer on Special Duty serving the Deputy Chief Minister, issuing an official order without detailing the reasons.
The state government of Madhya Pradesh issued an order on Tuesday relieving the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) attached to the Deputy Chief Minister's office. The notification, released through the state’s public relations department, states that the officer’s services have been terminated effective immediately.
An OSD typically assists senior ministers with policy research, coordination of departmental matters and liaison with other agencies. Such appointments are often reviewed periodically, and removal can occur for administrative or performance-related reasons, although the present order does not specify any cause.
State officials declined to comment on the rationale behind the decision, indicating that no further details would be disclosed at this stage. The move comes amid routine reshuffles within the state’s bureaucracy, and observers note that it may reflect internal realignments rather than any scandal or misconduct.
An OSD typically assists senior ministers with policy research, coordination of departmental matters and liaison with other agencies. Such appointments are often reviewed periodically, and removal can occur for administrative or performance-related reasons, although the present order does not specify any cause.
State officials declined to comment on the rationale behind the decision, indicating that no further details would be disclosed at this stage. The move comes amid routine reshuffles within the state’s bureaucracy, and observers note that it may reflect internal realignments rather than any scandal or misconduct.