Jaipur, June 2
Alok, Additional Chief Secretary and Chief Resident Commissioner of Rajasthan's Energy Department, passed away during treatment after a prolonged battle with cancer. He had been admitted to a hospital in Delhi a month ago following a deterioration in his health.
He breathed his last at his Delhi residence on Monday.
His last rites will be performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium in Delhi. His demise has been widely mourned.
Governor Haribhau Bagde, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, former Chief Ministers Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje, Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie, several ministers, MLAs, political leaders, the IAS Association, and numerous organisations have expressed deep condolences.
Born on November 15, 1966, in Patna, Alok was a 1993 batch IAS officer. Known for his sharp intellect and decisive leadership, he held a B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering. His engineering background was often reflected in his pragmatic and technically sound decisions, particularly in the energy sector.
Alok began his administrative career as the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) in Ramganj Mandi, Kota district, serving from July 29, 1995, to 1997.