Two Heavyweight IAS Officers In Close Competition For Next Rajasthan Chief Secretary

With only few days left for the present Chief Secretary to retire, strong buzz for the next Chief Secretary is strongly gripping the power corridors of Rajasthan. Since the election season is around the corner, the appointment of next Chief Secretary assumes significance. According to top sources, two heavyweight officers are in tight competition for the next Chief Secretary- Subhra Singh(IAS: RJ: 1989) and Subodh Agarwal(IAS:RJ:1988). The reasons of them falling under the considetration are quite obvious, top sources say.  It has been further said that Singh has slight edge over Agarwal because of clean and effective administrator. However, appointment under election overhang makes Aggarwal to a strong contender and his closeness to power circles. Though it is now matter of few days, but it would be interesting to see who wins this tight fight.