Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Manoj Soni has resigned from his post, effective immediately. Soni, whose tenure was set to expire in 2029, has stepped down five years ahead of schedule, citing personal reasons.The resignation comes amid allegations of fraudulent activity in the UPSC exams, with reports of some aspirants submitting fake certificates to secure jobs. However, sources close to the matter have clarified that Soni’s resignation is unrelated to these allegations.
It remains unclear whether President Draupadi Murmu has received Soni’s resignation letter, which was reportedly submitted several months ago. The development has raised eyebrows, given Soni’s close association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Before assuming the UPSC chairmanship, Soni served as the Chancellor of MS University in Vadodara, Gujarat, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University. At the time of his appointment in 2005, he was hailed as the youngest chancellor. The reasons behind Soni’s sudden resignation remain unclear, but the development has sent shockwaves through academic and political circles. Further details are awaited as the story unfolds.