Ayodhya GST Officer Resigns in Protest Against Shankaracharya's Remarks on CM Yogi

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News18•27-01-2026, 15:07
Ayodhya GST Officer Resigns in Protest Against Shankaracharya's Remarks on CM Yogi
- •Prashant Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner in UP GST Department, Ayodhya, resigned from his post.
- •He sent his resignation directly to the Governor, citing insult to CM Yogi Adityanath by Shankaracharya.
- •Singh stated he was deeply hurt by the alleged indecent remarks against a democratically elected CM.
- •He emphasized his loyalty to the state and its elected leader, stating he cannot tolerate such disrespect.
- •This follows a similar resignation by Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri, intensifying political and administrative discussions.
Why It Matters: An Ayodhya GST officer resigned, citing insult to CM Yogi by Shankaracharya, sparking administrative debate.
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