IAS KK Pathak resigns from Additional Chief Secretary role in Bihar's Education Department

In a significant development in Bihar, IAS officer KK Pathak has resigned from the position of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Education Department in Patna. The news surfaced after his resignation letter, dated January 9, went viral on Thursday. KK Pathak, known for his strict approach and previous service in various Bihar government departments, had taken leave until January 16 before formally resigning. The reasons behind his resignation and the government's response are yet to be officially communicated.

Speculations had been rife about KK Pathak's departure since he went on leave, intensifying as the resignation letter circulated widely. In the letter addressed to the department and the General Administration Department, KK Pathak cited voluntary reasons for stepping down from the ACS position. While the government has not officially acknowledged or approved his resignation, KK Pathak's departure marks a notable change in the Education Department's leadership.

The IAS officer, known for implementing stringent reforms during his tenure, had faced criticism, particularly from teacher organizations, for the strict rules he introduced. Pathak had also distanced himself from a program scheduled on January 13, where teachers were to be issued joining letters, further adding to the intrigue surrounding his exit.