Investigation finds many of 104 EWS civil services qualifiers privileged
India
A recent Indian Express investigation found that many of the 104 candidates who cleared the Civil Services Exam in 2025 under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota actually come from privileged backgrounds (think IIT grads and alumni of pricey private schools).
Report questions fairness of EWS backgrounds
The report points out that some EWS candidates are businessmen's sons or MNC employees, raising questions about fairness.