One rank, two contenders! Two Akanksha Singhs face to face on 301st rank of UPSC, who is the real topper?

Usually, stories of successful candidates come into headlines as soon as UPSC results are declared, but this time the matter is a little different. The reason is 301st rank, on which not one but two Akanksha Singhs have laid claim. As soon as this news came out, people’s curiosity increased on social media as to who is the real rank holder.

The interesting thing is that both the girls are claiming to have secured 301st rank and have come forward with their respective claims. Now people are surprised that how can there be two contenders for the same rank.

Varanasi’s Akanksha shared documents

The first one in this controversy is Akanksha Singh, who is a resident of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He has also shared some documents to prove his claim. It is being told that he has posted his admit card and interview letter on social media. The roll number and other details present in these documents are being claimed to match the data given in the result. Akanksha from Varanasi says that another girl is using her identity to claim the 301st rank.

Akanksha of Bihar also claimed

On the other hand, another Akanksha Singh, resident of Arrah, Bihar, is also saying that she has been selected at the same rank. She said that she was already confident that she would pass the exam. He also told that his next goal is to join the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). After his statement the matter has become more discussed.

Debate intensified on social media

After this whole controversy came to light, people on social media have also become confused. Where a user wrote that ‘Such a case has come to light before also. Two years ago we had Ayesha Fatima Dewas (my niece) and Ayesha Makrani Dhar, this one was fake. Another user raised the question, ‘Is the information like roll number, date of birth, father’s name and address of both of them the same or not?’ Many people believe that to end this controversy, UPSC should give an official clarification, so that it can be clear as to which candidate has the real 301st rank. At present this matter has become a topic of discussion on social media.