LUCKNOW, July 30 -- With just two days left for Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh to retire, all eyes are now on the Centre's decision regarding the state government's request to extend his tenure.

A 1988-batch IAS officer, Manoj Kumar Singh was appointed as the state's chief secretary on June 30, 2024, replacing Durga Shankar Mishra after the end of latter's two-and-a-half-year term, which included three extensions.

Those aware of the development have so far remained hopeful of Singh's tenure to extend as he has remained closely associated with the state government's push to attract investment.

The chief minister's keenness to retain him is evident from the formal request sent to the Centre nearly two weeks ago, seeking ...