Jatin Gupta

I have always had a Plan B. The day I run out of career options, I will become a baba in India. It's not very difficult in India anyway.

Surjit Bhalla's description of an entire generation as “entitled” is deeply disappointing. To dismiss young citizens who dare to question those in power as arrogant or ill-informed is condescending behaviour disguised as "analysis". What Mr Bhalla sees as entitlement, I see as courage. His own estimates suggest that nearly 7 million eligible voters may be missing from electoral rolls without adequate explanation. Yet this is somehow presented as statistically insignificant. Since when did the possible disenfranchisement of millions become such a trivial issue ? One may disagree with the Opposition's demands or the methods of protesters. But questioning those in power is neither arrogance nor entitlement. If anything, this generation deserves credit for refusing to remain silent in the face of the most powerful. In my opinion democracy should fear an indifferent generation far more than a questioning one. Dissent is one of democracy's greatest strengths.

It's quite unfortunate that useless trolls on the internet have gumption to target such dynamic and capable officers. I have known Sidharth personally, he has been a student and is an exceptionally sharp person. Learning Mandarin is no joke. This guy spent years perfecting that language. Not to forget that interpretation is just one of the tasks he does at such summits. Judging someone for a receding hairline is crass to say the least. Social media has given power to some of the most stupid people on earth and they simply don't know how to use it responsibly.

Tigers. Federalism. Article 252. What connects all three? The answer takes us to Kailash Sankhala, India’s “Tiger Man”, and the making of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Watch Episode 5 of Article by Article to understand the constitutional connection. youtu.be/WCafjVKDosQ?si=FrXw…

Ministers and bureaucrats lack aesthetic sense of all kinds. It's better to outsource it to capable hands.

Ever wondered how Union Government could legislate on a state subject to deal with the food shortages during the Korean War? PM Nehru asked the population in the North to avoid eating rice. "But, in view of the emergency, old habits and tastes have to be subordinated. People, especially in the northern States, who are accustomed to wheat, should refrain completely from rice so that others may get it. But all of us should try to adapt our food habits to the existing situation. " nehruarchive.in/documents/th… To know the constitutional provisions under which Union could take such drastic steps watch Session 4 of Article by Article. youtu.be/S1gkIJx5sys?si=bvn7…

Came aross 24 Hours open AC lounge for Gig Economy workers in Patna. Excellent initiative, in the longer run the key would be the maintenance of premises. Need to start thinking about insurance services for Gig workers too.

youtu.be/ufZUrAiIxIw?si=cTI7… Third session of Article by Article where I cover Article 246 and Doctrine of Pith and Substance in detail. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday at 4 PM. Feedback and comments are welcome.

Second session of Article by Article where I discuss Article 245 and The Doctrine of Territorial Nexus in detail. Grab a copy of the Bare Act of Constitution before you watch this session. youtu.be/itC1RsCgtfo?si=xcJi…

Starting a new series: Article by Article The idea is simple : Understand the Constitution beyond memorising Article numbers. In each episode, we take up one or two important constitutional provisions and understand its text, purpose, history, judicial interpretation and relevance for UPSC CSE. Episode 1: Article 3 : Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries and names. For UPSC Civil Services Examination. Polity, one Article at a time. #UPSC #Polity #ConstitutionOfIndia

Join my special class on How to prepare Indian Polity for UPSC CSE on 25th August. 26th August: A practical approach to current affairs for UPSC CSE. unacademy.com/class/how-to-p…

UPSC Mains examination is a lot about the mindset and approach and less about information and knowledge one has. A short message for all those who are writing the mains examination this year. Bottom Line: It's okay to have self doubts at this stage but do not let them overwhelm you. youtu.be/BRn2J9vIduM?si=q_TS…

Did you know Sholay's climax was changed because of the Censor Board? The crew was flown to Bangalore at the last moment to reshoot the ending of the film that changed Hindi cinema forever. Watch the latest session of Manthan 2026 as I discuss movie censorship in India, Article 19, the CBFC, and where free speech ends. youtu.be/_WoPfSZD4bc?si=F3Yv…

One MP now represents 25 lakh Indians. In 1976, 543 Lok Sabha seats represented 80 crore people. The population has since almost doubled to 140 crore. The seats haven't moved. Isn't it a dilution of representative democracy? Watch more : youtube.com/@jatinguptaupsc?… #Delimitation #LokSabha

The second session of Manthan 2026 is live now. We get into the why of Ladakh Protests and Delimitation. Feedback and comments are welcome. youtu.be/iYKF8Z7s-MI?si=u52h…

For years I wanted to make a series like this. No paywall, no gimmicks, just honest teaching. Mains Manthan begins now. Session one: Emergency and the Uniform Civil Code. Free for every aspirant preparing for Mains 2026. youtu.be/onfDyMyJzT8?si=YuSc… #upsc #mains2026 #manthan

I have taught for UPSC Civil Services Examination for over a decade. If there is one thing I know, it is which Polity and Governance topics actually decide your Mains score. We will cover 25 of them. Ten sessions. Free. Mains Manthan begins 28 July, 5 PM, on YouTube. youtube.com/@jatinguptaupsc?… Bring a notebook and curiosity to learn.