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A recent social media post of senior IAS officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal, who is currently on Central deputation, has sparked debate in Odisha. Political leaders are also abuzz with the bureaucrat's personal and intense expressions.
"I had returned from central deputation to serve my home State Odisha in October 2017. Yesterday (on May 2, 2025), the State Government relieved me for the deputation. I shall be joining Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India as OSD in Secretary rank and thereafter take over the charge of Secretary of the same Ministry when the present incumbent superannuates on 30.6.2025," the senior IAS officer sai...