Keke Pathak’s Tenure Highlights
During his eight-month tenure as the Principal Secretary of the Education Department, Keke Pathak showed his determination by making significant decisions that led to conflicts with the government and the Governor’s House. He implemented measures that were not well received by teachers, such as removing the names of consistently absent students from schools and taking action against missing teachers. He also directed district officials to regularly inspect schools in their respective areas.
Clashes with Chandrashekhar
Keke Pathak clashed with Professor Chandrashekhar, the Education Minister during the Mahagathbandhan government. His decisions led to conflicts with the minister, resulting in the closure of his office. The tensions escalated, leading to protests against Keke Pathak. The controversies between the two officials also caused embarrassment to the Mahagathbandhan government.
Confrontations with Raj Bhavan
Keke Pathak faced confrontations not only with the Education Department but also with Raj Bhavan during his tenure. His decision to advertise for the appointment of university vice-chancellors created a clash with the Governor. The Education Department’s move to withdraw the advertisement following the intervention of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar further added to the controversy surrounding his decisions.
केके पाठक ने अपने आठ महीने के कार्यकाल में अपनी धमक दिखाई। उन्होंने शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में सुधार लाने के लिए कई फैसले लिए, जिससे विवाद उठा। उन्होंने स्कूलों के निरीक्षण की व्यवस्था की और शिक्षकों के खिलाफ सख्ती दिखाई। उनके फैसलों से सरकार से लेकर राजभवन तक टकराव हुआ। इसके साथ ही विश्वविद्यालय और अवकाश के मामले में भी उनकी भिड़त देखने को मिली। उनके कार्यकाल में विवादों से भरी रही शिक्षा विभाग की सुचिंद्र नीतियों और फैसलों की चर्चा हो रही है।
