Sources in Ranchi suggest that Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren may be eyeing a significant bureaucratic consolidation, with whispers indicating the government could reduce principal secretary positions from three to two. The move reportedly targets streamlining the administrative structure, with Smt. Vandana Dadel (Cabinet Secretariat and Vigilance), Shri Rajeev Arun Ekka (ST/SC/Minority and Backward Class Welfare), and Mr. Sunil Kumar (Urban Development and Housing) potentially affected by the reorganisation. While unconfirmed, administrative circles in Ranchi are abuzz with speculation that Soren is preparing for a leaner top bureaucracy to expedite decision-making and enhance administrative efficiency. Such consolidation would reflect the CM’s preference for centralised authority and streamlined governance, particularly following the coalition government’s December 2024 electoral mandate. The restructuring, if implemented, could involve departmental mergers or functional realignments that would reshape how key portfolios are managed at the principal secretary level.