IAS Officer Rinku Singh Rahee Faces Backlash for Calling Shaheed Bhagat Singh 'Bewakoof' in Speech
IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi faced controversy after calling freedom fighter Bhagat Singh foolish during an Independence Day speech in Jalaun. He also questioned historical farmer exploitation and public participation in India's independence movement.
Indian Administrative Service officer Rinku Singh Rahee has courted controversy during Independence Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh by describing freedom fighter Bhagat Singh as foolish by modern standards. Speaking at the collectorate auditorium in Jalaun in the presence of senior district officials, the judicial magistrate also questioned historical perspectives on British colonial rule and local administrative practices.
The remarks were delivered during an official address marking the 80th Independence Day event. As per a report by Jagran, Rahee asserted that when evaluating historical figures through contemporary viewpoints, revolutionary leaders like Bhagat Singh appeared as rebellious youths acting against family norms. The comments immediately drew widespread attention across state administrative circles and local media platforms. BCI Chief Manan Kumar Mishra Apologises to Law Students After NALSAR Enrolment Row.
IAS Rinku Singh Rahee Gets Backlash for Calling Shaheed Bhagat Singh 'Bewakoof'
शहीद भगत सिंह को बताया बेवकूफ, बोले- वह कभी अच्छे बच्चे नहीं थे
जालौन में स्वतंत्रता दिवस कार्यक्रम में IAS रिंकू सिंह राही के बिगड़े बोल
इससे पहले आधी तनख्वाह में काम करने को लेकर चर्चा में आए थे रिंकू सिंह@dmJalaun #NewsLeader @jalaunpolice pic.twitter.com/ywvBzBJfh5
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During his speech, the bureaucrat expanded on historical administrative structures and popular participation in the freedom movement. As per a report by Dainik Bhaskar, Rahee questioned whether the exploitation of farmers was driven exclusively by British colonial rulers or by local administrative staff such as patwaris seeking to fulfill official quotas. He also noted that only a fraction of the population directly participated in early freedom movements, while most citizens remained occupied with daily routines.
IAS Officer Rinku Singh Rahee Remarks on Freedom Struggle
Rahee further remarked on the nature of British-era civil services, suggesting that many civilian administrators maintained constructive intentions despite the oppressive nature of colonial forces. His statements regarding historical figures and civil administration have sparked discussions regarding appropriate conduct and public commentary by serving government officers during official functions.
Local authorities have not yet issued formal administrative reprimands, though the speech has generated considerable debate among legal professionals and political commentators in Uttar Pradesh. Rahee has previously faced local tensions, including recent disputes with the local Bar Association and an altercation involving a block panchayat head earlier in the year.
Who is Rinku Singh Rahee? Know Education, Background and Other details
Rinku Singh Rahee was born on May 20, 1982, in Uswa village located in the Sasni police station area of Hathras district, into a Dalit family. His father, Saudan Singh Rahee, ran a flour mill to support the household. Due to limited financial resources, he completed his education in government schools and secured a scholarship after achieving high marks in his 12th-grade examinations. He subsequently graduated with a BTech degree from the Tata Institute in Jamshedpur. Viral Video Shows ‘Drunk’ Man Wrapping 15-Foot Python Around His Hand After Snake Enters Barabanki Meat Shop
In 2004, Rahee successfully cleared the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Service (PCS) examination. During his posting as District Social Welfare Officer in Muzaffarnagar in 2008, he uncovered a major scholarship and pension scam amounting to approximately 100 crore INR. In March 2009, he survived an assassination attempt in which he sustained seven gunshot wounds, including two to the face, resulting in the loss of vision in one eye and hearing in one ear. Demonstrating resilience, he later cleared the UPSC civil services examination through the disability quota, securing the 683rd rank in 2021 to join the Indian Administrative Service.
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