Controversial UPSC Qualifier Poorva Chaudhary, Accused of OBC Quota Misuse, Disables Instagram Account
Discussion stirs on social media concerning accusations of alleged misuse of OBC quota by UPSC rank holder Poorva Chaudhary
The Twitterverse is ablaze with criticism over Poorva Choudhary, who recently secured a spot in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. The commotion stems from accusations that she misused the OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) quota, given her affluent lifestyle.
Choudhary managed to snag the 533 rank in this year'sUPSC exam, one of India's most competitive exams with a success rate of just around 0.2%. Her claim to fame quickly turned sour as online users dug up her luxurious lifestyle, posting expensive bags, international trips, and pictures of her seemingly lavish household.
Critics pointed to Chaudhary's father, who, according to reports, is a member of Rajasthan Administrative Services. They accused Chaudhary of exploiting the reservation quota, claiming she had no right to it due to her family's privileged status.
"Poorva Choudhary, an UPSC qualifier, splashing cash on a four-lakh bag and rolling in luxury despite her father being an ADM. Yet she used the OBC-NCL certificate for the exam. The saga of corruption in UPSC continues," one user claimed.
Another weighed in, "Poorva Chaudhary reaping benefits from OBC reservation, while her Instagram account showcases her lavish lifestyle. Is the reservation system intended for socially backward or a stepping stone for the privileged?"
Following the backlash, Chaudhary disabled her Instagram account, leaving users to speculate on her side of the story.
Father's Response
After the social media storm silenced Poorva, her father, Omprakash Saharan, stepped up to defend her honor. Saharan, serving as Additional District Collector in Kotputli, Rajasthan, firmly denied the allegations, explaining that the rules governing the OBC-NCL quota may not have applied to Chaudhary in this case.
In an interview with India Today, Saharan clarified that since he was appointed to his Group A position after the age of 40, his daughter would still be eligible for the OBC-NCL quota under the central guidelines. He also added that similar rules apply to appointments or promotions in Class I government jobs, meaning that children of officers who are appointed or promoted to these positions would not be eligible for OBC quota benefits.
Keywords
- UPSC
- Civil Service
- Union Public Service Commission
- Obc
- Obc Quota
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- Poorva Choudhary, the UPSC qualifier who has been accused of misusing the OBC quota, has disabled her Instagram account in the wake of rampant criticism on social media.
- Choudhary's allegedly affluent lifestyle, evident through her posts on Instagram, has led to claims that she does not qualify for OBC reservation.
- Choudhary's father, Omprakash Saharan, serving as Additional District Collector in Kotputli, Rajasthan, has stepped forward to rebut these allegations, stating that the central guidelines for OBC-NCL quota may have applied in this case due to his late appointment to Group A position.
- In an interview with India Today, Saharan explained that according to the rules governing OBC-NCL quota, children of officers who are appointed or promoted to Class I government jobs would not be eligible for OBC quota benefits, even if their fathers fall under the OBC category.
- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), responsible for conducting one of India's most competitive exams, has not yet commented on the case regarding Poorva Choudhary and the alleged misuse of the OBC-NCL quota.
- As the controversy surrounding Poorva Choudhary continues to unfold, it raises questions about the eligibility criteria for OBC reservation in the civil service and whether it should be based on financial status or societal standing.
