US EditionUttar Pradesh Government Suspends Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri; Orders Inquiry
- On Monday, Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned, citing deep disagreement with government policies including the newly notified University Grants Commission regulations.
- In his resignation letter, Alankar Agnihotri described the University Grants Commission's Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 as `black law` and cited criticism from sections of general-category students.
- The Uttar Pradesh government did not accept Agnihotri's resignation, found him prima facie guilty, suspended him immediately, ordered a departmental inquiry, and appointed the Commissioner of Bareilly Division as inquiry officer.
- The administration has yet to respond to Agnihotri's claim that he was held hostage after meeting Bareilly DM Avinash Singh, while officials said his resignation raises serious questions about the system.
- Agnihotri, an alumnus of Banaras Hindu University who has worked in the United States, raised broader administrative concerns by referencing the Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj Magh Mela incident involving Swami Avimukteshwaranand.
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Bareilly Magistrate suspended for indiscipline, faces inquiry amid resignation row
Mr. Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, had tendered his resignation on Republic Day, citing deep disagreement with government policies, especially the new UGC regulations, which he claimed could foment caste-based discontent and vitiate the academic environment
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Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned on January 26, over opposition to new UGC regulations he labelled a "black law" and the alleged mistreatment of religious figures in Prayagraj. The 2019-batch officer further claimed he was "held hostage" by the District Magistrate after resigning - an allegation the administration has strongly denied. Scroll below to know who Alankar Agnihotri is. 📰 Who Is UP PCS Officer Alankar Agnihotri? Wh…
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri suspended a day after resignation; departmental inquiry ordered
Alankar Agnihotri had resigned from service on Monday, citing deep disagreement with government policies, especially the new UGC regulations, which he said could foment caste-based discontent.
Bareilly City Magistrate Resigns, Cites Disagreement With New UGC Policies
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned from service on Monday, citing deep disagreement with government policies, especially the new UGC regulations, which he said could foment caste-based discontent, officials said.
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The Economic TimesBareilly City magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns, cites disagreement with UGC policies
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri has resigned from his post. He cited deep disagreement with government policies, particularly new UGC regulations. Agnihotri, a 2019-batch officer, sent his resignation via email. He stated that governments adopting divisive policies necessitate awakening them. His resignation follows previous service in Unnao, Balrampur, and Lucknow.
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