Archive · 31 Jul 2025
SDM Performs Sit-Ups on First Day to Address Tehsil Cleanliness
A new official in charge of a local government office did sit-ups to show he cared about cleanliness.
Before that, he had made people do exercises for doing things like going to the bathroom in the wrong places or students misbehaving.
Lawyers protested the uncleanliness of the office, so he did it again to accept the blame.
He mentioned these actions were done so that it would stop offenders from committing the same mistakes.
IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi performed sit-ups on his first day as SDM.
Rahi acknowledged the unclean state of the Puwaiyan tehsil premises.
He previously made offenders and students do sit-ups for public offenses.
Advocates on strike pointed out the uncleanliness, prompting Rahi's action.
Rahi stated his actions were to prevent repeat offenses and take responsibility.
- Who
- IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi.
- What
- IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi did sit-ups at the Puwaiyan tehsil.
- When
- On his first day of posting.
- Where
- Puwaiyan tehsil, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To acknowledge and take responsibility for the uncleanliness of the tehsil premises.
SDM's Actions
Public Perception
Accountability
SDM's Actions
Demonstrated accountability and proactive measures.
Public Perception
Raises questions about the officer's judgement and the appropriate use of authority.
- Officer
- Rinku Singh Rahi
- Position
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
- Location
- Puwaiyan tehsil, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Action
- Performed sit-ups
Sources
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