Anupama Saroj Singh, a former Deputy Commissioner of GST in Uttar Pradesh, has announced her decision to leave the state administrative service and explore a new role in public life. Her decision has sparked speculation about a possible entry into politics.
During her years in administration, she had the opportunity to understand people’s problems and work towards resolving them. However, she felt that there were limits to what she could achieve while working within the system. She believes her experience in the music industry helped her become more sensitive to people’s struggles, hopes and aspirations.
In a social media post on November 4, she described her decision as the beginning of a new journey with a fresh commitment.
She said her move from administrative service to public life was not simply about taking up a new role, but about finding new ways to serve society. In a video message, Anupama said the decision had not been easy. “Now the time has come not just to expect change, but to become a part of that change,” she said. Music has played an important role in shaping her outlook, Anupama said.
Because several changes required action at the policy level, she explained that during her years in service, she often felt restricted.
Speaking to NDTV, Anupama Saroj said she had been considering leaving her government job for nearly a decade before finally taking the decision. “I had been thinking about leaving the job for around 10 years, and now circumstances have come together in such a way that I decided to leave my state government service,” she told NDTV.
