Who is Manoj Soni: UPSC chairman who resigned 5 years before completion of tenure for ‘spiritual calling’

UPSC Chairman Manoj Soni stepped down to engage in socio-religious work with Anoopam Mission. Soni has a background with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, The Maharaja Sayajirao Universities, and Sardar Patel University. A close PM Modi ally, Baton Rouge honoree, Soni joined UPSC in 2017, becoming Chairman in 2023.