Deepak Kumar replaces Sanjay Prasad as new home secretary of UP

Kumar, a 1990 batch IAS officer, is presently additional chief secretary of finance and basic education.

Senior IAS officer Sanjay Prasad, who is associated with the chief minister’s office (CMO) and is also holding the charge of the information department, was also looking after the home department.

When contacted, Kumar said he would work in the position with all sincerity and dedication.

Kumar was shortlisted along with two other IAS officers Alok Kumar and Ajay Chauhan for the home department’s post. The Election Commission finally chose Kumar.

UP, which sends the maximum Lok Sabha members (80) in the country, will see the general elections in seven phases.