Centre Eyes On Naresh Kumar To Get Him Back In Delhi Power Games

The most spotlighted Chief Secretary of Delhi, Naresh Kumar, took everyone by surprise when he exited the Delhi Secretariat On August 30. Many thought an extension might be given because elections were almost at the door. However, the Centre's mood suggested otherwise, and the then-outgoing Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla proposed appointing a new chief secretary. Top sources say that perhaps a soft politico-bureaucratic approach was in the offing in the Centre for upcoming elections to keep things lowkey, which was the reason for the denial of extension to Kumar. 

With the political landscape in Delhi becoming increasingly complex, the Centre is closely monitoring the situation. It is imperative to be prepared for all possible scenarios and remain open to all options. In this context, the potential return of Naresh Kumar, a strategic thinker, to the Delhi Secretariat post-retirement becomes crucial. As a top source noted, the political game in Delhi is currently unpredictable, and a wise, careful navigator is the need of the hour. 

It's been speculated that Naresh Kumar might re-enter the power arena, possibly as Delhi LG's Advisor or Member of the Delhi Lokayukta. Both these roles carry significant weight, especially the former. Kumar's potential return to such influential positions underscores the importance of his role in Delhi's power landscape.