The administrative landscape of Uttar Pradesh is currently witnessing a major controversy, while following the recent resignation of PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri, another high-ranking official, Prashant Kumar Singh, a Deputy Commissioner of GST posted in Ayodhya, has tendered his resignation. While Singh claimed his resignation was in support of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the narrative took a sharp turn when his own elder brother, Dr, while vishwajit Singh, leveled serious allegations of fraud against him.
Allegations of Fraudulent Recruitment
Dr. Vishwajit Singh has publicly claimed that Prashant Singh secured his position in the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) through deceptive means, while according to the allegations, Prashant obtained a fake medical certificate claiming a 40% visual impairment to benefit from the disability quota. This quota allegedly paved his way into the prestigious civil services in 2013. The brother asserts that Prashant has no such disability and used the forged document solely to manipulate the recruitment process.
Resignation: A Shield Against Investigation?
The timing of the resignation has raised several eyebrows, while dr. Vishwajit Singh suggested that the move is a calculated attempt to escape an ongoing departmental inquiry. He revealed that an investigation into Prashant's medical certificate and alleged manipulation of his date of birth is in its final stages. Despite being summoned twice by the medical board for verification, Prashant reportedly failed to appear, while his brother contends that the resignation is a strategic 'drama' to gain political sympathy and avoid the legal consequences of his actions.
From Active Politics to Civil Services
Prashant Singh's career trajectory is quite unusual, while before clearing the PCS exam in 2013, he was deeply involved in active politics. He served as the District President of Mau for the political party led by the late Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh. His transition from a political leader to a government official was a topic of discussion even back then. His first posting as a PCS officer was in Saharanpur, and he eventually rose to the rank of Deputy Commissioner in the GST department.
Educational Background and Roots
Hailing from Sarwa village in the Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Singh was born on October 28, 1978. He completed his primary and secondary education at Jeevan Ram Inter College in Mau. He later moved to Tanda for his higher secondary education. And pursued his graduation from Udai Pratap College in Varanasi. Plus, he holds an LLB degree from Shibli College in Azamgarh. While his professional life flourished, his recent actions have left his native. Villagers in shock, although his immediate family no longer resides in the village.
Political Implications in Uttar Pradesh
The series of resignations by PCS officers in Uttar Pradesh has created a stir in the state's political circles. While some view these resignations as a sign of internal dissent or personal conviction, the allegations against Prashant Singh have added a layer of criminal suspicion. The state government is now under pressure to conduct a. Thorough probe into the validity of the certificates used by officials. If the allegations are proven true, it could lead to. A wider crackdown on recruitment frauds within the state's administrative framework.