No different reservation system exists for top-tier government positions. The viral post disseminates unsubstantiated information - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 10, 2023
A widely shared social media post alleges that Brahmins hold a significant majority in high-level government positions. The post provides a list of officials in different secretariats, ministries, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the President’s Office, categorizing them to support its claim of Brahmin domination in these offices. The post highlights the prevalence of Brahmins in these positions. Through this article let’s fact-check the claim made in the post.
Claim: Brahmins hold a significant majority in high-level government positions.
Fact: The names and job titles of officers employed in significant government offices like the Prime Minister’s Office, the President’s Office, and various ministries are publicly accessible. However, these disclosures do not provide information regarding their specific categories or classifications. Similar assertions have circulated for years, suggesting that these prominent offices are predominantly controlled by Muslims or Christians, while neglecting Hindus. Nevertheless, these claims lack substantiation and lack a verified source. Hence, the claim made in the post is FALSE.
The public can access information about the officers working in prominent government offices such as the Prime Minister’s Office, the President’s Secretariat, various ministries, and secretariats through their respective websites. However, the disclosed information does not include details about their respective caste categories.
For example, the following are the particulars of the officers serving in various positions within the Prime Minister’s Office, the President’s Secretariat, and the Vice-President’s Office. These details include the names and designations of the officers. However, as previously mentioned, information regarding their religion or caste category is not publicly disclosed. Also, it is highly unlikely that details of categories of the officers working across different ministries and secretariates are publicly available.
Here, it is noteworthy to mention that there is no separate reservation system in place for recruitment to high-level offices. Therefore, the details presented in the viral post are unsubstantiated and lack a verified source.
Earlier, similar claims were circulated claiming that prominent government offices of the country are dominated by Muslims and Christians, leaving aside Hindus. The previous Congress government was blamed for this. However, Factly has debunked the claim and the detailed article can be read here.
To sum it up, there exists no distinct reservation system for top-tier government positions. The viral post disseminates unsubstantiated information.