Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 2: Former Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Sasikanth Senthil, who came under criticism for resigning from his post, told media that he feels he has taken the right decision.

Senthil was invited as a guest for the 150th birth anniversary programme of Mahatma Gandhi in Mangaluru. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the programme, he asserted that he quit from his post only due to personal reasons and the same has been cited in his resignation letter.

“There was no pressure from the government and all supported me during my tenure as deputy commissioner,” he clarified.

However, now he feels his decision is right as he feels more connected to the ground realities and the people. “I feel I can understand the problems faced by people better by being with them,” he said.

“Dakshina Kannada is a very good district and there is no communal violence here. Politicians are good who aim to serve as per public interest,” Senthil added.

“However after resigning, I can express, write, study and do good work. I can influence the government and I feel that my decision is right. There is nothing negative concerning my resignation as it was not a decision made out of compulsion,” he said.