New Delhi (20.06.2026): Power corridors were left with a surprise when Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal (IAS: 1994: MP) was elected as the first Indian Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The decision to hand over a global anti-money laundering portfolio to the sitting Culture Secretary made officials across services and batches curious. Navigating a domain that falls strictly under the Ministry of Finance is an unusual course for someone in his current role, prompting intense speculations. Many insiders believe that this appointment strategically positions him as a natural frontrunner for a major portfolio within the Ministry of Finance.ALSO READ
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By IndianMandarins - 2026-06-20 13:16:00
New Delhi (20.06.2026): Power corridors were left with a surprise when Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal (IAS: 1994: MP) was elected as the first Indian Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The decision to hand over a global anti-money laundering portfolio to the sitting Culture Secretary made officials across services and batches curious.
Navigating a domain that falls strictly under the Ministry of Finance is an unusual course for someone in his current role, prompting intense speculations. Many insiders believe that this appointment strategically positions him as a natural frontrunner for a major portfolio within the Ministry of Finance.
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