List of All the False Claims Made in Sudarshan TVs 'UPSC Jihad' Show.
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SudarshanNews editor chief Suresh Chavhanke show Bindas Bol which he claimed as ‘investigative journalism’ suggesting an organised ‘infiltration’ in Indian bureaucracy,
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SudarshanNews editor chief Suresh Chavhanke show Bindas Bol which he claimed as ‘investigative journalism’ suggesting an organised ‘infiltration’ in Indian bureaucracy,
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but the aired one-hour long episode used misinformation to legitimise dangerous conspiracy theories.
He attempted to show that Muslim aspirants are favoured in the exam as the g0^t. offers them benefits to the disadvantage of Hindu candidates.
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He attempted to show that Muslim aspirants are favoured in the exam as the g0^t. offers them benefits to the disadvantage of Hindu candidates.
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🚫Claim 1: Sudden increase in Muslim aspirants
The final result of 2019 UPSC exam was declared on Aug 4, 2020.
Out of the 829 qualifying candidates, 42 were Muslims which is 5%. Only 1-Muslim candidate was in the top 100.
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The final result of 2019 UPSC exam was declared on Aug 4, 2020.
Out of the 829 qualifying candidates, 42 were Muslims which is 5%. Only 1-Muslim candidate was in the top 100.
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-In 2015, 36 Muslims made the cut out of 1078 qualifiers.
-In 2016, this number rose to 50 with an increase in recruitment to 1099.
-In 2017, out of the 990 qualifiers 52 were Muslims.
-In 2018, the number fell to 28 as recruitment plunged to 759.
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-In 2016, this number rose to 50 with an increase in recruitment to 1099.
-In 2017, out of the 990 qualifiers 52 were Muslims.
-In 2018, the number fell to 28 as recruitment plunged to 759.
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Only in 2017 a little over 5% Muslim candidates qualified, the channel conveniently skipped 2018 in its data which would’ve shown a decrease in Muslim qualifiers compared to the previous year.
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🚫Claim 2: Age relaxation for Muslim candidates
He claimed that the age-limit for Hindu candidates is 32 & the same for OBC Muslims is 35.
In a notification issued by the UPSC on Feb 12, 2020, the lower age limit for all candidates is 21 years.
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He claimed that the age-limit for Hindu candidates is 32 & the same for OBC Muslims is 35.
In a notification issued by the UPSC on Feb 12, 2020, the lower age limit for all candidates is 21 years.
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The upper age limit is 32 as on Aug 1, 2020, which is relaxed for various categories of individuals.
The upper limit is relaxable for up to a max. of 5yrs for candidates belonging to a SC or ST and up to a max. of 3yrs for those belonging to OBC.
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The upper limit is relaxable for up to a max. of 5yrs for candidates belonging to a SC or ST and up to a max. of 3yrs for those belonging to OBC.
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The age limit is also relaxed for other groups such as those in defence services, commissioned officers, people with disabilities, etc.
Backward classes among Muslims are eligible for the upper age-limit relaxation granted to OBC.
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Backward classes among Muslims are eligible for the upper age-limit relaxation granted to OBC.
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However, Muslims are not the only minorities in OBC which also includes Hindus. He compared general category Hindus with OBC Muslims misleading viewers that the latter is favoured in the exams. To suggest that Muslims solely reap the benefits of OBC quota is erroneous.
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🚫Claim 3: Benefit of ‘more attempts’ to Muslims
The UPSC notification does not give a religion-based restriction on the number of attempts. It merely states that every candidate shall be permitted 6-attempts except persons belonging to OBC, SC and ST categories.
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The UPSC notification does not give a religion-based restriction on the number of attempts. It merely states that every candidate shall be permitted 6-attempts except persons belonging to OBC, SC and ST categories.
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Those with disabilities will be given 9-attempts. It is also noteworthy that the 6-attempt rule is applicable to general category Muslims.
🚫Claim 4: Qualifying marks lower for Muslims
UPSC releases cut-off marks for both prelims & mains every year.
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🚫Claim 4: Qualifying marks lower for Muslims
UPSC releases cut-off marks for both prelims & mains every year.
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Below is the min. qualifying standards/marks secured by the last recommended candidate in various categories in the Civil Services Examination 2019. Again, the cut-off marks are not based on religion but social & economic discrimination, i.e. for SC, ST and OBC groups.
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🚫Claim 5: Free coaching centres only provided to Muslims
He stated that former PM Manmohan Singh set up 5-coaching centres for UPSC exams “out of which, 4 were set up in Muslim universities.”
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He stated that former PM Manmohan Singh set up 5-coaching centres for UPSC exams “out of which, 4 were set up in Muslim universities.”
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According to an article in ThePrint, the g0^t. had set up “5-centres between 2009 & 2010 for underprivileged communities which not just include Muslims, but also STs, SCs & women with free residential coaching for the civil services & other g0^t. exams.
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Furthermore, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment provides free coaching to SC and OBC students irrespective of religion.
Various state g0^t. also provide free coaching to poor & backward students - Delhi, MP, AP, Kerala & Telangana among others.
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Various state g0^t. also provide free coaching to poor & backward students - Delhi, MP, AP, Kerala & Telangana among others.
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He also brought Zakat Foundation into the spotlight for coaching Muslim candidates but did not mention Rऽऽ-backed coaching institute, ऽamkalp Foundation, which claimed a 61% success rate in this year’s exam.
Zakat Foundation has filed a plea in the SC
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Zakat Foundation has filed a plea in the SC
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against the Sudarshan News program stating that the NGO has been providing & funding coaching not just for needy Muslim candidates, but for candidates from all faiths for 11yrs.
🚫Claim 6: Preferential treatment to Muslims in interviews
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🚫Claim 6: Preferential treatment to Muslims in interviews
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He played an Mock interview clip where the interviewer can be heard telling the aspirant, “Your interview is not a normal interview. You should prepare yourself that your interview will not be conducted in a normal, average manner. The reasons is your age & religion.
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Chavhanke screamed a question to his audience, “Why is it said that your interview will be special? Is it because you hail from a particular community? Is this related to the community getting more marks in the interview?”
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The interviewer indeed made the statements aired by Sudarshan News, however, the channel played a clipped video
The interviewer added that very few Muslim candidates qualify for an interview. “We say this to almost everybody. This has both advantages & disadvantages.”
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The interviewer added that very few Muslim candidates qualify for an interview. “We say this to almost everybody. This has both advantages & disadvantages.”
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Interviewer advised the aspirant to expect to be evaluated differently from others.
The interviewer merely listed the challenges Muslims aspirant might face during his interview for his socio-economic background.
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The interviewer merely listed the challenges Muslims aspirant might face during his interview for his socio-economic background.
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The one-hour long show piggy-backed on misinformation to make false assertions about the nature of civil service examinations in India. In the garb of ‘investigative journalism’, Chavhanke promoted discriminatory & provocative views targeting the Muslim community.
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The show was also criticised by the IPS Association which termed it “communal and irresponsible piece of journalism”
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