Singh, who has been stationed in the temple city of Ayodhya since 2023, framed his exit as an act of "moral duty" toward the administration that employed him. The Deputy Commissioner stated that he had suffered "sleepless nights" following what he characterized as "baseless allegations" leveled by the Swami against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By taking his grievances directly to the Governor’s office, Singh opted for a high-profile exit, signaling that his decision was less about professional grievances and more about a perceived need to defend the dignity of the executive branch against external religious criticism.
This resignation does not exist in a vacuum; it appears to be a direct counter-response to a similar incident that occurred just days prior. On Republic Day, Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned in a show of solidarity with Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, a move that swiftly resulted in Agnihotri’s suspension by the state government. Singh’s decision to step down in support of the Chief Minister effectively balances the scales of administrative dissent, though it has invited significant scrutiny regarding the neutrality of the civil services.
The reaction to Singh’s departure has been swift and deeply divided across social media and political circles. While supporters of the current administration have hailed his loyalty and "conscientious" stand, critics have dismissed the resignation as a theatrical gesture aimed at garnering political favor. Regardless of the motivation, the incident highlights a rare and public fracture within the bureaucracy, where administrative roles are increasingly intersecting with religious and political loyalties. As the state government navigates this wave of resignations and suspensions, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the volatile intersection between faith, governance, and the personal convictions of those tasked with upholding the law.
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