Who is this anonymous, angry whistleblower of the Mukherjee Nagar coaching industry who is confusing institutions?

In the heart of Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, the bustling hub for UPSC coaching institutes, a 25-year-old anonymous figure has emerged as an unexpected voice of dissent. Hailing from Jharkhand, the UPSC aspirant has taken on a unique role.

After four failed attempts to crack the coveted exam, he has turned whistleblower, using his X-handle “’UPSC ke lootere hain sab Dilli me’ (@VivekGa54515036)” to expose what he calls the “UPSC coaching mafia” of Delhi. This anonymous user is shaking up the civil services preparation ecosystem.

Despite the boldness of his actions, it is important to ask: is his activism born of a desire for reform, or is it fueled by personal frustration?

False dreams and exploitation

The whistleblower accuses the coaching industry via his social media account of selling false dreams to ambitious civil servants. According to him, these institutes promise success, but ultimately treat students as “just customers.”

In a series of tweets, he criticizes teachers for feeding aspirants with “fake motivation” and paints a grim picture of a system that exploits vulnerable youth. He even accuses select IAS officers of adding to the deception by glorifying their achievements on social media.

After the tragic drowning of three candidates in Old Rajinder Nagar for example, the whistleblower story became a source of outrage among students. One tweet about the incident read: “मां ने बात ही किया था मम्मी लाइब्रेरी में हू I think it was 12 months ago. On 10 May, my son is no more, and I am happy to announce that the programme reached over 7 lakh people, sparking further conversations about the harsh realities of being a UPSC aspirant.

In his posts, he does not shy away from facts and often presents data from official sources like the LBSNAA to highlight the sharp decline in the pass percentage, especially among aspirants proficient in Hindi as a medium, whose pass percentage hovers around a dismal 2-3%.No one tells you to stop. They want you to keep paying. They keep giving you false hope.he argues, focusing in particular on vulnerable students from states such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

However, one cannot help but notice that his criticism also reflects his personal discontent. His own failure to secure a UPSC rank seems to have turned his ambition into anger. His disillusionment may be justified, but is his activism about real change or is it just an outlet?

The Whistleblower’s Rage

While many students admire the whistleblower for his boldness, some suspect his anger stems from personal failure rather than a desire for meaningful change. The coaching industry has long been criticized for its predatory tactics, but the whistleblower’s specific attacks on individuals, including popular teachers like Vikas Divyakirti and Avadh Ojha and select candidates like Tina Dabi, seem more personal than constructive.

He once tweeted an image of five doctors who became IAS officers, and wondered why they gave up their high-paying medical careers. A user commented under the tweet,- “If everyone gets this inspiration, there will not be a single doctor or engineer left“- received nearly 100 reposts, but it begs the question: is his problem with the system, or with the fact that others were successful where he wasn’t?

Similarly, his anger is palpable when he criticises coaching institutes for their exorbitant fees and lack of support. But does he offer solutions? So far, his posts have focused on exposing problems without presenting clear alternatives.

The whistleblower also walks a fine line between whistleblowing and being part of the same influencer ecosystem he criticises. His X account has gained over 21,000 followers and he admits to receiving defamation suits, threats and even bribes. Yet he continues to expose the “lootere” (looters) of Delhi’s coaching industry. Is this activism out of frustration or a desire for real reforms in the UPSC system?

But not everyone believes his story. For some, his posts are simply the angry rants of a bitter failure.He just drops out because he couldn’t make it“, says a senior UPSC teacher, dismissing his criticism as sour grapes.

Others accuse him of playing the victim.He has chased the UPSC dream for years and now he is taking his frustration out on the system. For him it is not about reforms; it is personal,” says another teacher. Some even claim that his failure clouded his judgment, causing him to lash out at the very people who might have succeeded, while he could not.

The personal nature of his attacks has also raised eyebrows.He calls people by name, calls them out directly. It’s not activism, it’s a vendetta.“, says a current UPSC candidate, adding that his posts often feel more like public outbursts than well-thought-out arguments.

“It is easier to blame others than to reflect on your own shortcomings“, one successful candidate noted, suggesting that the whistleblower’s failure may have fueled his anger.

Is he really a hero?

What is striking about the whistleblower’s story is his complex relationship with the UPSC system. Despite his exposure of its shortcomings, he remains deeply entrenched in it. His three-time failure in the exam and near misses in two Bihar Public Service exams have only deepened his disdain for the system. He is angry not only with the coaching institutes but also with the government for making candidates waste years chasing a dream that only a handful will ever achieve.

In an interview, he suggested that the government should reduce the age limit for UPSC aspirants from 32 to 26 and limit the number of attempts to three. According to him, “IIf you can’t master it within three years, you should quit.”

Yet he prepares for his final attempt. His criticism of the system he is still a part of reveals a deeper longing – despite all his anger, he is not quite ready to let go of the IAS dream.

His posts, full of sharp insights and biting sarcasm, speak to the harsh truths of the UPSC grind, but they also reflect his personal frustration. While he advises students to avoid the “prelims-mains-rinse-repeat” cycle, he is also trapped in it. Perhaps his activism is as much about giving himself closure as it is about exposing the realities of the UPSC ecosystem.

The Mukherjee Nagar whistleblower has become a symbol of disillusionment for many UPSC aspirants, especially those from a Hindi-medium background who feel left out of the race. His X-handle has amplified their grievances and sparked important conversations about mental health, exploitation and the commercialisation of education.

Yet his journey raises another question: Can meaningful change emerge from a place of anger alone? Or is his activism doomed to fail once his UPSC dreams fade?

While his posts are certainly eye-opening, they also reflect his inner struggle between aspiration and resentment. However, his story offers a valuable lesson to many: don’t let ambition blind you to the realities of life, but don’t let frustration be your only fuel for change.

Whether he will continue to speak the truth anonymously or eventually leave the UPSC world behind is anyone’s guess, but for now, his is one that has shaken the foundations of Mukherjee Nagar’s coaching empire.

Sources: The Print, Economic Times, Hindustan Times

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