IAS Officer's Unorthodox Lesson in Accountability

IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi performed sit-ups in front of advocates as a gesture of accountability after identifying unclean conditions at a tehsil office. This action followed his decision to make individuals found littering or urinating publicly do sit-ups to discourage such behavior.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shahjahanpur | Updated: 30-07-2025 08:59 IST | Created: 30-07-2025 08:59 IST
IAS Officer's Unorthodox Lesson in Accountability
  • Country:
  • India

In a rare display of accountability, IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi, the newly appointed Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Puwaiyan tehsil, performed sit-ups in front of advocates, admitting to lapses in maintaining cleanliness at the tehsil office.

Rahi initially implemented the sit-ups as a corrective measure for individuals found violating public cleanliness norms. Striking advocates then highlighted further hygiene issues, prompting the officer to hold himself accountable and join in the sit-ups.

A video of the event has gone viral, sparking discussions on accountability and civic responsibility. Rahi's actions underline a clear message: public servants should lead by example, acknowledging and rectifying mistakes openly.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback