Five years ahead of his expected departure, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairman Manoj Soni has submitted his resignation. Soni resigned from the position, citing “personal reasons” in his letter of resignation.
controversial Timing
Around two weeks ago, Manoj Soni submitted his resignation from the position of chairman,. However, the top brass has not yet accepted the resignation.
speculations
He has resigned “not in any way connected to controversies and allegations surrounding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) after the probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar issue came to the fore,” according to them.
Tenure
Soni became the UPSC chairman on May 16, 2023, and his tenure was set to expire on May 15, 2029, according to the Constitution. Five years ahead of schedule, he has submitted his resignation.
socio-religious activities
Sources claimed that, although he had adopted the role of Commission chairman, he had been relieved of his duties and did not particularly enjoy it. But, at the time, his plea was turned down. It was said by the official authorities that Soni now wants to spend more time on “socio-religious activities.”
Previous Positions
Soni was the Vice Chancellor of three distinct institutions before being appointed as a member of the UPSC. From April 2005 until April 2008, he served as the Maharaja Sayajirao University’s (MSU) vice chancellor, making him the nation’s youngest vice chancellor in history.
Soni’s resignation coincides with the UPSC filing a criminal complaint against trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar and her family for allegedly fabricating her identity in order to take the public service commission test more than once.
