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.