In a highly significant administrative development that has caught the attention of both bureaucratic and political circles, the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Bihar government has officially cleared the central deputation of senior Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officer Pritam Kumar. Kumar, who has been serving as the trusted Personal Secretary (PS) to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav—the current Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly—is moving to New Delhi. He has been appointed as the new Deputy General Manager (HR & Administration) at the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), a premium public sector undertaking operating directly under the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.Formal GAD Notification Relieves Pritam Kumar From Bihar State Duties InstantlyThe formal transfer orders were executed through an official notification issued late on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, by the General Administration Department on the executive orders of the Governor of Bihar. Signed by Rajiv Ranjan Das, Deputy Secretary to the Government, the directive explicitly transfers Pritam Kumar’s administrative services to NHIDCL under the central government. To facilitate a smooth and immediate transition into his high-stakes central role, the state notification confirmed that Kumar has been relieved of his responsibilities within the Leader of the Opposition's secretariat with immediate effect from the date of issuance.Crucial New Frontier: Taking Charge of Strategic Infrastructure and HR at NHIDCLPritam Kumar's transition to the central apparatus is being viewed by administrative experts as a highly prestigious advancement in his career. NHIDCL functions as a specialized, major infrastructure development arm of the Government of India, tasked with constructing, upgrading, and maintaining critical national highways and strategic border connectivity corridors in remote and challenging terrains. In his new capacity as Deputy General Manager handling Human Resources and Administration in New Delhi, Kumar will be managing top-tier personnel logistics, structural compliance, and administrative operations for massive pan-India infrastructure projects, leveraging his extensive state-level experience.What Lies Ahead for RJD: Speculation Rises on Tejashwi Yadav's New Personal SecretaryIn Patna, the unexpected repatriation of an officer embedded deep within the state's main opposition camp has naturally triggered intense speculation regarding its immediate political and administrative impact. As one of Tejashwi Yadav's most experienced aides moves to a central ministry role, all eyes are now on who the senior RJD leader will select to manage his personal secretariat. With Bihar politics continuously evolving, the General Administration Department is expected to name a replacement officer shortly to handle the heavy administrative workflow of the Leader of the Opposition’s busy office.
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