For the past several days, the political atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh has been heated regarding the Magh Mela. The state administration is accused of mistreating Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciples.
Meanwhile, a major controversy has also erupted over the new University Grants Commission (UGC) rules related to failure in higher education coaching. In this matter, upper-caste students are being portrayed as villains. On Monday, both these issues took a new turn. Notably, Alankar Agnihotri resigned from the post of City Magistrate.
He had given jobs to new UGC students at an arts college and resigned from his post, stating that he could not tolerate the insult to students and saints. Since then, Alankar Agnihotri has been in the headlines. Let's read more about him.
What was written in the resignation letter?
Alankar Agnihotri wrote in his resignation letter that during the Mauni Amavasya bath at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, the local police administration assaulted Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand of Jyotish Peeth Jyotirmath and his disciples and Brahmin students. The elderly acharyas were beaten, and a Brahmin student was thrown to the ground, dragged by his sacred tuft of hair (shikha), and beaten, thus violating his dignity. The letter states that the tuft of hair is a religious and cultural symbol for Brahmins and ascetics, and that he (Alankar Agnihotri) himself belongs to the Brahmin caste.
The letter further states that the incident clearly shows that the local administration insulted Brahmins. Alankar Agnihotri also said that the incident in Prayagraj is a matter of grave concern, and such incidents occurring under this government shake the soul of an ordinary Brahmin. This incident suggests that the local administration and the current state government are working with an anti-Brahmin ideology and are playing with the dignity of ascetics and holy men. He also expressed his opposition to the UGC law.
Father Passed Away When Alankar Was Just 10:
The innovator of ancient artifacts has been embroiled in a legal case, in which he is accused of insulting his father, Swami Avimukteshwaranand. Alankar Agnihotri, who resigned from the post of City Magistrate, is originally from Kanpur. His family still lives in Kanpur. His life is quite interesting. His father passed away when he was 10 years old. He is the eldest son of his parents. After his father's death, all the responsibilities of the family fell on his shoulders.
IIT BHU Graduate, Entered Civil Services After 10 Years:
Regarding Alankar Agnihotri's education, he completed his schooling up to 12th grade in Kanpur. After that, he earned a B.Tech degree from IIT BHU. After completing his B.Tech, he worked for 10 years. During this time, he also got married. His wife's name is Astha Mishra.
In an interview, Alankar Agnihotri said that after completing his B.Tech, he worked as a consultant in an IT company for 10 years. This made him financially stable, and after 10 years of work experience, he prepared for the civil services examination.
Secured 15th Rank in UPPSC 2016:
After 10 years of work experience, Alankar Agnihotri cleared the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) examination in 2016. He secured the 15th rank in the UPPSC 2016 examination. In 2019, he reportedly took charge as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Unnao.
After that, he also worked as an SDM in Etah. Before becoming the City Magistrate in the city, he was the Municipal Commissioner in the Noida Municipal Corporation.