Former Bareilly Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri Resigns Over UGC Rules, Cites Brahmin Leadership Vacuum
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News18•29-01-2026, 09:23
Former Bareilly Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri Resigns Over UGC Rules, Cites Brahmin Leadership Vacuum
- •Alankar Agnihotri, former City Magistrate of Bareilly, resigned on January 26 in protest against new UGC rules, leading to his suspension for indiscipline.
- •Agnihotri stated his resignation was not for personal gain but due to a lack of leadership within the upper caste, particularly the Brahmin community.
- •He claims new UGC rules are detrimental to general category students, potentially ruining careers through easy accusations of discrimination and turning educational institutions into conflict zones.
- •Agnihotri, who passed PCS in 2019 and aimed for IAS, believes someone must speak up when leaders are silent on societal issues.
- •He has indicated a potential entry into politics if society deems it necessary and highlighted ongoing discussions about UGC rules across UP and six other states.
Why It Matters: Alankar Agnihotri resigned from his magistrate post, protesting UGC rules and citing a lack of Brahmin leadership.
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