Power couple: IAS spouse set to succeed husband as Chief Secretary of Kerala

Sarada Muraleedharan will assume the position of Chief Secretary of Kerala after her husband, V Venu, retires on August 31.

Updated on: Aug 22, 2024, 12:58:55 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Senior IAS officer Sarada Muraleedharan is set to be the next Chief Secretary of Kerala. She will replace incumbent V Venu, who is also her husband. Amid this news of change, a picture of the couple has made its way onto social media, leaving people smiling.

The image shows power couple Sarada Muraleedharan and V Venu. She is going to be the next Chief Secretary of Kerala. (X/@pendown)

Journalist Rajesh Abraham shared the photo on X. “Sarada Muraleedharan succeeds husband V Venu as next Kerala chief secretary. Venu retires on August 31. Both are 1990 batch officers,” he wrote as he shared the photo.

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The picture, which has left people amused, shows the couple smiling. While V Venu is seen pointing at something, Sarada Muraleedharan is looking towards the direction.

Take a look at the post here:

With over 1,500 views, the post has also accumulated nearly 100 likes. While reacting to the share, an X user wrote, “Passing the baton within the family itself.” The journalist replied, “Based on seniority.” Another person showed their reaction with a thumbs-up emoticon.

Muraleedharan, a 1990 batch IAS officer, is presently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary (Planning). Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reportedly decided on this change during a cabinet meeting.

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A quick look at her career:

According to the New Indian Express, Muraleedharan has held key posts across various departments at both the centre and the state. From 2006 to 2012, she headed the Kudumbashree Mission, a programme designed for poverty eradication and women's empowerment.

She served as the COO at the National Rural Livelihoods Mission of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

In her career, she also served as the Director General of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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