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<div>B S Ojha, the former Chief Secretary of Haryana and a veteran 1959-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, passed away in Chandigarh on Monday.</div>
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<div>Ojha was a profoundly influential figure among the north Indian administrative community. Both of Ojha&rsquo;s sons-in-law went on to serve as Chief Secretaries for Punjab and Haryana, respectively. Ojha&rsquo;s cremation took place in Chandigarh on Tuesday.</div>
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<div>His public service career spans over three decades, characterised by principled leadership and a steady, methodical administrative style. Ojha held the position of Chief Secretary of Haryana starting on 24 June 1991, during a politically transitional period in the state.</div>
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<div>Ojha was widely known for focusing on strengthening state institutions, improving public service delivery, and promoting sound economic governance. Colleagues often remembered him as a "thorough gentleman" and a dedicated mentor to younger officers.</div>
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<div>He is survived by his family, including his sons-in-law, Sanjeev Kaushal (a former Haryana Chief Secretary) and Sarvesh Kaushal (a former Punjab Chief Secretary).</div>
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Former Haryana Chief Secretary and 1959-batch IAS officer B S Ojha passes away in Chandigarh.

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