An exclusive WhatsApp group formed by senior IAS officers in Telangana has triggered unease in the Secretariat. The group, comprising officers in key positions including from the Chief Minister’s Office, is reportedly influencing file movement, approvals, and fund releases, sidelining other officials.

Hyderabad: A clear split appears to be emerging among senior IAS officers holding key positions in different departments in the State.

Reflecting the state of affairs in the administration, a few officers have reportedly formed an exclusive WhatsApp group to discuss internal matters.

There is an increasing buzz in the Secretariat corridors that these officers are influencing movement of files, granting approvals and other administrative processes, based on discussions in this closed g

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