Former Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri to float Sanatani Sanskriti Party in Vrindavan

Uttar Pradesh PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri, who had resigned as Bareilly City Magistrate in protest against the new UGC regulations, visited and prayed at the famous Banke Bihari Temple on Friday.

He announced that he would float a new political outfit, the Sanatani Sanskriti Party.

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Upon arrival, priests welcomed him with a turban and garland and offered him prasad.

After the darshan, Alankar Agnihotri attended a programme organised under the banner of the Rashtriya Brahmin Seva Sangh. The programme was held at the residence of the Sangh’s national president, Anand Ballabh Goswami.

Officials from the Rashtriya Brahmin Seva Sangh, the Brahmin Sabha, the Panda Sabha, and business organisations were present. He was also welcomed by women from the Goswami family, who have been raising their voice against the Banke Bihari Corridor and the temple trust. During the ceremony, he was honoured with a scarf and presented with a portrait of Lord Banke Bihari.

Addressing the reception, Alankar Agnihotri stated that he is conducting a public awareness campaign on three key issues. He alleged that UGC regulations are creating divisiveness in the country. He also raised the issue of the misuse of the SC/ST Act, saying that innocent people are being implicated in many cases. He cited the Banke Bihari Corridor as the third issue. According to him, this corridor is being used to undermine the traditional religious and cultural system of the state.

He informed the gathering that he has released an email address to help victims of fraudulent SC/ST Act cases get justice. More than 40 complaints have been received at this email address, which was released on Thursday. He claimed that in some cases, undue pressure is being exerted on officials. He cited the example of an upper caste woman officer in Bihar who was suspended twice and pressured into compromise.

Referring to the Banke Bihari Corridor, he said that the traditions here have been established over the years by Goswamis, priests, and sevadars. He stated that this institution originated from religious patronage and that it is society’s responsibility to preserve its original structure. He alleged that the government’s policies are contrary to Sanatan culture and that attempts are being made to change the traditional system of religious sites.

On the occasion of Vijaya Ekadashi, he also announced the formation of the “Sanatan Sanskriti Party” from the land of Vrindavan. He stated that this party will contest elections on the issues of Sanatan values and cultural preservation. If necessary, alliances will be formed with like-minded parties, but the party will maintain its independent dignity.

At the end of the programme, those present supported his views and discussed future strategies. Discussions are ongoing at the local level regarding his arrival in Vrindavan and his political announcement.