After serving the PMO assiduously and diligently for over five years and making an indelible contribution to India’… https://t.co/hOqb3wj7xv — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1567166970000

Shri Nripendra Misra is among the most outstanding officers, who has a great grasp of public policy and administrat… https://t.co/EroXxxe49C — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1567166972000

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's principal secretary Nripendra Misra has expressed his intention to be relieved from his post, the government announced on Friday.Misra will continue in his role for two more weeks on Prime Minister Modi's request."After serving the PMO assiduously and diligently for over five years and making an indelible contribution to India’s growth trajectory, Shri Nripendra Misra Ji will be embarking on a new phase of his life. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours," PM Modi tweeted today.Lauding Misra's indelible contribution to India’s growth trajectory, PM Modi said that he is among the most outstanding officers who has a great grasp of public policy and administration.When I was new to Delhi in 2014, he taught me a lot and his guidance remains extremely valuable, the Prime Minister said.Meanwhile, PM Modi has appointed IAS officer P K Sinha as officer on special duty in the PMO.