Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal (IAS:1989:UP) successfully underwent heart surgery at a private hospital in Delhi. He had recently complained of chest pain, following which medical tests revealed coronary artery disease. Doctors advised immediate surgery, which was carried out on Tuesday.
According to doctors, Goyal’s surgery went well, and he is expected to be discharged soon. Meanwhile, his sudden departure on long leave on Tuesday fueled speculation within government and administrative circles. Later in the evening, the state government assigned his responsibilities to senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar (IAS:1990:UP), who is holding the position of ACS, Finance & Agriculture Production Commissioner.
Goyal took charge as the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh on July 31. Prior to this, he served in the Chief Minister’s Office for nearly eight years, where he played a pivotal role in policy implementation. Known for his fearless and outspoken approach, Goyal is regarded as a trusted officer of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, often praised for taking decisions without political influence.
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