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Time of India
06-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Poorva Choudhary: OBC controversy hits UPSC topper Poorva Choudhary: Rank 533 and a luxury lifestyle—what's the real story?
UPSC rank 533 Poorva Choudhary faces OBC quota backlash despite eligibility clarification The accusations and the lifestyle optics Father breaks silence and explains eligibility A digital trial by perception A past case fuels present outrage Beyond the exam: A bigger debate A young woman's celebration of cracking one of India's toughest competitive exams has unexpectedly turned into a flashpoint for online outrage, policy scrutiny, and heated debates on reservation. Poorva Choudhary , who secured All India Rank 533 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, now finds herself at the centre of an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) quota controversy, with critics questioning whether her family background truly qualifies her for the benefits she storm began after a celebratory Instagram post shared by Poorva's sister Navya went viral. The post, captioned 'Cleared UPSC while serving this face card,' was initially met with praise and admiration. However, attention soon turned to the OBC tag appearing next to Poorva's name in the official results, sparking allegations that she had unfairly availed herself of the reservation quota despite allegedly living a lavish Choudhary, daughter of a Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) officer, was accused by several social media users of misusing the OBC-NCL certificate. A user on X alleged, 'Her father's an ADM... Still, she used OBC-NCL certificate to qualify for exam.' The allegations gained traction due to perceived inconsistencies between her apparent lifestyle and the criteria for OBC-NCL benefits. Several users referenced her now-deactivated Instagram account, pointing to posts that featured luxury items, international travel, and designer a post dated shortly after the results, user @Laachar_Man wrote on X, 'Poorva Chaudhary's father is an ADM, owns property worth crores, she spends lakhs every week — yet she gets OBC-NCL. My father earns Rs 40,000 a month, I'm from General category — no reservation, no support. We work hard, someone else takes the seat. Is this what justice looks like?'In response to the growing backlash, Poorva's father spoke to a media house, firmly denying the allegations of quota misuse. He clarified that although he is currently an ADM, he was promoted to the RAS cadre at the age of 44. As per government norms, children of Group A officers are not entitled to OBC-NCL status only if the parent entered the service before the age of 40. 'In the case of direct RAS recruitment before the age of 40, the OBC NCL benefit does not apply. That's not my case,' he also noted that the family's income remains within the prescribed limit for OBC-NCL eligibility—Rs 8 lakh annually, excluding agricultural income. He urged the public to "understand the rules before jumping to conclusions," as quoted by a media disappearance from social media platforms, including her deactivated Instagram account, has further fuelled speculation. While no official authority has found her in violation of any eligibility rules, the digital narrative has painted a different picture. The controversy has sparked renewed debate about whether 'lifestyle indicators' should influence one's qualification for reserved categories—a suggestion many policy experts reported by The Logical Indian, critics highlighted photos of designer bags allegedly worth Rs 4.5 lakh, alongside glimpses of luxury cars and upscale homes. Some netizens also brought up her political connections, noting her family's link to Sanjeev Beniwal, an MLA from public reaction has been further intensified by comparisons to the 2023 case of Pooja Khedkar , another UPSC rank holder who was accused of submitting false certificates for OBC and disability quotas. Her case ultimately led to her dismissal from the civil services , and many online users are drawing parallels between the unlike Khedkar, no evidence of fraudulent documentation has emerged against Poorva Choudhary. Her father's explanations, backed by existing reservation guidelines, appear to support her legal eligibility. The matter, at present, remains a social media storm rather than an administrative or legal the heart of the controversy lies a deeper public sentiment—whether India's reservation system should evolve to better reflect modern socioeconomic realities. For now, Poorva Choudhary's achievement has been overshadowed by the swirling accusations, leaving many to ask: In the age of instant virality, can merit and legality survive the court of public opinion?
Economic Times
04-05-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Is UPSC rank holder Poorva Choudhary's OBC quota valid? RAS officer father speaks out on viral accusations
A celebratory reel turned sour for UPSC 2024 topper Poorva Choudhary (AIR 533) after netizens accused her of misusing the OBC quota. Amid viral outrage, her RAS officer father clarified she remains legally eligible, having earned the status after he was promoted post-40. What began as a joyous celebration of cracking one of India's toughest exams soon turned into a storm of accusations for Poorva Choudhary, the UPSC 2024 All India Rank 533 holder. A video posted by her sister, featuring the caption 'Cleared UPSC while serving this face card,' initially drew admiration. But the mood on social media shifted drastically when eagle-eyed users noticed the letters "OBC" against her name in the results. The ensuing backlash saw Poorva accused of availing the OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) quota despite allegedly not being eligible. Her celebratory post was quickly buried under an avalanche of suspicion, criticism, and moral outrage, pushing the young aspirant to deactivate or disable her Instagram account. Facing growing scrutiny, Poorva's father, a Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) officer, addressed the allegations in an interview with India Today , firmly stating: 'The claim that my daughter misused the certificate is completely untrue.' He clarified that he was promoted to the RAS cadre at the age of 44, well beyond the eligibility cutoff of 40 for excluding children of Group A officers from OBC NCL benefits. According to government norms, if a parent enters a Group A post after 40, the child remains eligible—provided the family's annual income (excluding agricultural earnings) stays below ₹8 lakh. 'In the case of direct RAS recruitment before the age of 40, the OBC NCL benefit does not apply. That's not my case,' he said, urging people to understand the rules before jumping to conclusions. But the story doesn't end at legal definitions. Poorva's father alleged that the controversy had less to do with rules and more with orchestrated online narratives. 'There's a lobby that thrives on this,' he said, hinting at certain Delhi-based social media groups. He attributed the uproar to herd mentality, with people riding the UPSC trend wave to farm engagement, likes, and followers. His statement comes amid rising online chatter over privilege, optics, and reservation dynamics—often ignoring the nuances that actually govern eligibility under constitutional provisions. — TirhutDivision (@TirhutDivision) Critics have also flagged alleged 'lavish' posts from Poorva's now-deleted Instagram profile, arguing that her lifestyle seemed inconsistent with a reserved-category background. However, as many netizens and policy experts point out, lifestyle optics—often misunderstood or exaggerated on social media—have no bearing on one's legal entitlement to reservation benefits. Poorva's maternal home is in Bhadra, and she hails from Bolawali village in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. She is also related to local MLA Sanjeev Beniwal, further fueling the perception-based backlash, despite no official rule violation being established. This isn't the first time a UPSC topper has found themselves in the eye of such a storm. In 2023, IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar (AIR 841) was accused of misusing the OBC category and forging certificates. Her father's affidavit reportedly revealed assets and income far above permissible limits. The case ended in her dismissal from the civil services. — VijayKumbhar62 (@VijayKumbhar62) However, unlike that case, Poorva's eligibility appears to be legally sound—though the online trial continues. At its core, this is more than a bureaucratic eligibility debate. It's a story about how a celebratory moment for a young woman was turned upside down by a swirl of hashtags, half-truths, and assumptions. While Poorva may be absent from social media for now, the conversation about reservation, representation, and public scrutiny in the digital age is far from over. Whether the storm dies down or intensifies, one thing remains clear: in the era of instant virality, even a hard-earned dream can become a lightning rod overnight.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Is UPSC rank holder Poorva Choudhary's OBC quota valid? RAS officer father speaks out on viral accusations
What began as a joyous celebration of cracking one of India's toughest exams soon turned into a storm of accusations for Poorva Choudhary , the UPSC 2024 All India Rank 533 holder. A video posted by her sister, featuring the caption 'Cleared UPSC while serving this face card,' initially drew admiration. But the mood on social media shifted drastically when eagle-eyed users noticed the letters "OBC" against her name in the results. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad The ensuing backlash saw Poorva accused of availing the OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) quota despite allegedly not being eligible. Her celebratory post was quickly buried under an avalanche of suspicion, criticism, and moral outrage, pushing the young aspirant to deactivate or disable her Instagram account. Father Refutes 'Quota Misuse' Claims Facing growing scrutiny, Poorva's father, a Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) officer, addressed the allegations in an interview with India Today , firmly stating: 'The claim that my daughter misused the certificate is completely untrue.' Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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According to government norms, if a parent enters a Group A post after 40, the child remains eligible—provided the family's annual income (excluding agricultural earnings) stays below ₹8 lakh. 'In the case of direct RAS recruitment before the age of 40, the OBC NCL benefit does not apply. That's not my case,' he said, urging people to understand the rules before jumping to conclusions. You Might Also Like: What are the odds? Four UPSC 2025 rank holders come from the same DU college, same department and from consecutive batches 'Social Media is the Real Lobby' But the story doesn't end at legal definitions. Poorva's father alleged that the controversy had less to do with rules and more with orchestrated online narratives. 'There's a lobby that thrives on this,' he said, hinting at certain Delhi-based social media groups. He attributed the uproar to herd mentality, with people riding the UPSC trend wave to farm engagement, likes, and followers. His statement comes amid rising online chatter over privilege, optics, and reservation dynamics—often ignoring the nuances that actually govern eligibility under constitutional provisions. — TirhutDivision (@TirhutDivision) The Optics of Lifestyle vs Legal Entitlement Critics have also flagged alleged 'lavish' posts from Poorva's now-deleted Instagram profile, arguing that her lifestyle seemed inconsistent with a reserved-category background. However, as many netizens and policy experts point out, lifestyle optics—often misunderstood or exaggerated on social media—have no bearing on one's legal entitlement to reservation benefits. Poorva's maternal home is in Bhadra, and she hails from Bolawali village in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. She is also related to local MLA Sanjeev Beniwal, further fueling the perception-based backlash, despite no official rule violation being established. You Might Also Like: Techie, who couldn't crack UPSC, shares nostalgic pic of pens she used during preparation. Post goes viral Screenshot of Instagram post from Poorva's sister. Déjà Vu of a Different Kind This isn't the first time a UPSC topper has found themselves in the eye of such a storm. In 2023, IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar (AIR 841) was accused of misusing the OBC category and forging certificates. Her father's affidavit reportedly revealed assets and income far above permissible limits. The case ended in her dismissal from the civil services . — VijayKumbhar62 (@VijayKumbhar62) However, unlike that case, Poorva's eligibility appears to be legally sound—though the online trial continues. Behind the Hashtags At its core, this is more than a bureaucratic eligibility debate. It's a story about how a celebratory moment for a young woman was turned upside down by a swirl of hashtags, half-truths, and assumptions. While Poorva may be absent from social media for now, the conversation about reservation, representation, and public scrutiny in the digital age is far from over. Whether the storm dies down or intensifies, one thing remains clear: in the era of instant virality, even a hard-earned dream can become a lightning rod overnight.
India Today
04-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Did UPSC rank holder Poorva Choudhary misuse OBC quota? Father reacts to viral claims
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 rank-holder Poorva Choudhary's father has responded to allegations made by several social media users over her use of the Other Backward Class (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) who secured AIR 533 in the examination, has found herself at the receiving end of the internet, with users alleging she availed of the OBC NCL quota without being eligible for the claims, her father, Omprakash Saharan, a Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer currently posted as Additional District Collector in Kotputli, said people simply did not understand how the rules worked. 'In the case of direct RAS recruitment before the age of 40, the OBC NCL benefit does not apply. I became an RAS officer at 44. So, the claim that my daughter misused the certificate is completely untrue,' he told India added that the same rule applies to promotions or appointments in Class I roles; if done before 40, the child becomes ineligible for OBC NCL. 'That's not my case,' he out how quickly misinformation spreads online, he said, 'People follow herd mentality. UPSC is a trending topic right now, and many use it to gain views and followers.'advertisementHe went a step further and claimed that certain social media groups, particularly in Delhi, were behind such narratives. 'There's a lobby that thrives on this. We've done nothing wrong,' he told India backlash began after Poorva's sister, Navya Saharan, posted a video on Instagram celebrating the result. The reel, featuring pictures of Poorva, including one outside the UPSC building, was captioned: 'Cleared UPSC while serving this face card.' The clip soon went a look at the viral post here: But the tone shifted when users noticed 'OBC NCL' listed on the official results. Speculation followed as users started questioning her eligibility, considering the fact that her father is an a section of the internet did point out that her father was promoted to RAS, a Group A post, at the age of 45, which technically keeps Poorva within the eligibility window for OBC-NCL per government norms, children of Group A officers promoted after the age of 40 are still eligible for reservation benefits, provided the family's income (excluding agricultural income) does not exceed Rs 8 lakh the debate online appears less about legality and more about who earlier posted about her result, saying the moment was 'sealed with sabr and shukrana,' has now deactivated or disabled her Instagram users claim the now-deleted posts from Poorva's profile suggested a lavish lifestyle, which sparked more questions around Poorva, a resident of Bolawali village in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district, has her maternal home in Bhadra and is related to the region's current MLA, Sanjeev isn't the first time the OBC NCL debate has made headlines. In 2023, IAS officer Pooja Khedkar (AIR 841) faced similar allegations of misusing the OBC category. Her father's election affidavit reportedly listed assets worth Rs 40 crore and an annual income of Rs 43 lakh, well above the permissible limit.(With inputs from Gulam Nabi)
India.com
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not an actress, but this beautiful UPSC topper is going viral on social media due to...., her name is...
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging examinations in the country. Every year, candidates appear for this competitive exam; those who qualify the preliminary stage move on to the mains examination, followed by the interview round. Recently, UPSC declared the Civil Services(Main) Examination 2024 final result. This year, Shakti Dubey, who hails from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, secured the All India Rank(AIR) 1 in the UPSC civil services examination. She obtained 1043 marks. After the declaration of the results, a candidate has gained the spotlight not only for her achievement but also because of an Instagram post by her sister, Navya Saharan. Well, the candidate's name is Poorva Choudhary. Poorva Choudhary secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 533 in the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. She scored 771 marks in the written examination, 165 marks in the personality test. Overall, she achieved a total of 936 marks. Her sister Navya, shared a video collage featuring Poorva's pictures with a heartwarming caption: '✨ Sibling goals? One cracked the most difficult exam in our country. The other's writing this caption!!!😌😚' Soon, the post went viral and now has garnered 228,540 likes and over 9 million views. 'The video features several pictures of Poorva Choudhary, including one taken in front of the UPSC building, possibly on the day of her personality test (interview). The video is set to the background music of 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram from the Bollywood movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The comment section is filled with congratulatory messages.' Meanwhile, Poorva has gained over 37k followers on Instagram. She hails from Bolwali village in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. Both Poorva Choudhary and her sister, Navya Saharan, studied at Lady Shri Ram College. Going by the media reports, their father's name is Omprakash Saharan, and their mother's name is Vikas Saharan. Poorva's father, Omprakash Saharan, is also an RAS officer and is currently serving as the ADM in Kotputli.
