He added, “Mr.Modi brought in one of his favourite ‘academics’ from Gujarat as a UPSC member in 2017 and made him Chairman in 2023 with a six year term. But this so-called distinguished gentleman has now resigned five years before the expiry of his term.””Whatever the reasons that may be given, it appears clear that he had to be nudged out given the current controversy in which the UPSC is involved.”Many more such characters have populated the system, he said, and wondered why the Chairman of the NTA remains untouched so far.”The UPSC chairman had tendered his resignation citing personal reasons over a fortnight back. It is yet to be accepted,” a source said.Eminent educationist Soni, 59, took over as a member of the Commission on June 28, 2017.He took oath as the UPSC chairman on May 16, 2023 and his term was to end on May 15, 2029.Sources said Soni was not keen on becoming the UPSC chairman and had requested to be relieved.However, his request was not accepted then.They said Soni has now desired to devote more time to “socio-religious activities.”The development assumes significance as the UPSC on Friday said it has lodged a criminal case against Khedkar for faking her identity to fraudulently avail attempts in the civil services examination beyond eligibility, and taken steps to debar her from future selections.
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