Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, best known for his IPL heroism and a gold medal victory in the 2022 Asian Games, will be appointed in Uttar Pradesh as a basic education officer (BSA). But the news, instead of unanimous applause, caused a wave of criticism online, with many people questioning how someone who allegedly failed Class 9 could be handed over such an important teaching position. It is alleged that a notice of Rinku’s appointment was issued by the Director of Basic Education in Uttar Pradesh, with formalities currently underway. His choice is processed under the international medal winner Direct Recruitment Rules 2022, whereby athletes who brought international glory to the country can be appointed directly in certain posts. However, several users on X did not hold back their concerns. “Look at the accident of our Uttar Pradesh, Rinku Singh, who has no connection with education, the basic education officer is made. If they wanted to honor him, they could have done something in the field of sports,” one user wrote. ‘Making a 9th failure of the school Rinku Singh, the basic education officer in UP, is a slap on every face of each graduate. Appoint him to sports or youth matters where he truly belongs and can contribute, ‘asked another. What is a basic education officer? A basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) serves as the government level representative of the Government for Basic Education, which ensures the implementation of state policies and the monitoring of schools. It is a group B (Gazetted) post, which is typically filled by the State Commission examination, and needs at least a graduation ceremony. Rinku’s alleged lack of formal education – according to reports failed in class 9 and no further continuing – added the controversy. According to ETV Bharat, the cricketer did not complete the school and focused entirely on his cricket career. Internet responds supporters of the move argue that the policy is intended to honor athletes and to provide safe government roles. However, critics feel that such appointments are carefully similar to appropriate departments. “If we have to reward him, he gives a sports-related post-not one in education,” one user wrote on X. “It’s like appointing a cricketer as a chief medical officer. Makes no sense, ‘said another. What the post involves reported, Rinku Singh will earn a monthly salary of around £ 56,000, along with the government’s grants and benefits. The role comes with considerable responsibility, including supervision of school infrastructure, recruitment of teachers and educational quality at grassroots level. While the final appointment is still being processed, one thing is clear – the internet remains deeply divided. For many, this is a celebration of sports performance. For others, it is a wake -up call about the holiness of education and the qualifications needed to lead it.
“Slap In Graduate’s Face”: Cricketer Rinku Singh’s Appointment as Basic Education Officer in UP Sparks debate online | Today news
