In Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur, a government education officer has been accused of promoting ‘Love Jihad’, and taking bribes. As per reports, ABSA Babita Singh of Suar block has been accused of telling her colleagues and other women employees that they should be marrying Muslim men. Additionally, she has been accused of demanding bribes for official work.
The District Magistrate and District Education Officer have ordered an investigation over the allegations made. Some women teachers in the Suar block have alleged that the ABSA has been telling them that Islam offers more benefits and independence to women, saying that she is happy because she is married to a Muslim and other women should also marry Muslims.
The complaint by the women teachers mentioned that Babita Singh is not only encouraging ‘Love jihad’ but also trying to spread communalism and casteism through her actions.
In another recent incident, a viral audio clip on social media apparently brought fresh allegations against ABSA Babita Singh. As per reports, in the audio clip, a clerk working under Babita Singh in the ABSA office was heard demanding a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a teacher named Sajid Ali. Bribe was demanded from another teacher named Raziya too. The District Basic Education Officer had issued a notice on these complaints, asking the concerned parties to be present on January 8.
Additionally, taking cognisance of the complaints against Babita Singh, senior officers Anjaneya Singh and Buddhipriya Singh have also sought clarification on this regard. She has been asked to furnish her response in a week’s time. Rampur BSA Raghavendra Singh has also sought a clarification from Babita Singh on this regard.
As per reports, the allegations of ‘Love Jihad’ and bribery are being investigated by different teams. The contents of the said viral audio clip are to be examined too, and further departmental action will be taken after confirming the authenticity of the voices in the clip.
Babita Singh has denied all allegations against her. She has stated that she had initiated action against some teachers for neglecting their duties hence they are trying to hurt her image and being vindictive against her.
