• Source:JND
HighLights
  1. Educational YouTuber Nitish Rajput is rumoured to enter Bigg Boss 20 on September 6.
  2. Faces a Rs 2.5 crore lawsuit from Eduquity Technologies over an explanatory video on SSC exams.
  3. His YouTube channel and Balochistan video were officially banned in Pakistan following a government legal notice.

Bigg Boss 20: With the grand premiere of Bigg Boss 20 scheduled for September 6, speculation surrounding the prospective contestant list is reaching a fever pitch. Among the various television and film personalities being linked to Salman Khan’s reality show, popular content creator and educator Nitish Rajput has emerged as a major talking point.

Who Is Nitish Rajput?

Known primarily for his research-driven, long-form documentary-style videos on Indian politics, history, geopolitics, and governance, Nitish Rajput’s rumoured transition from analytical digital creation to a high-drama reality show has sparked massive interest.

 
 
 
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Nitish Rajput Rs 2.5 Crore SSC Defamation Case

Nitish Rajput found himself at the centre of a major legal dispute after posting an explanatory video addressing the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examination system. The video detailed vendor selection processes, tender procedures, and operational management surrounding public examinations.

Nitish Rajput maintained that his analysis was compiled using publicly available documents and Right to Information (RTI) responses.

However, Eduquity Technologies, the firm managing the examination process filed a Rs 2.5 crore defamation lawsuit against the YouTuber, alleging that the content contained false statements that damaged its corporate reputation.

Nitish Rajput denied all charges, maintaining that his reporting was fact-based.

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Nitish Rajput YouTube Channel Bann In Pakistan

Apart from his domestic legal battles, Nitish Rajput gained international attention when his YouTube channel was blocked in Pakistan. Following heightened regional political tensions, the creator posted an in-depth video analyzing the ongoing situation in Balochistan.

Shortly after, the Pakistani government lodged an official legal complaint, resulting in the video and channel access being restricted in the country.

Addressing the action on social media, Nitish Rajput posted: "The Pakistani government has filed another legal complaint regarding the Balochistan video; it has been banned and is no longer available in Pakistan."

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Will Nitish Rajput Enter Bigg Boss 20 House?

If Nitish Rajput accepts the offer to join Bigg Boss 20, his participation will mark a stark departure from his structured, behind-the-camera persona.

FAQs

Who is Nitish Rajput?

Nitish Rajput is an Indian social media influencer, YouTuber, and digital educator known for creating research-based videos on politics, history, social issues, and governance.

Why did Eduquity Technologies file a case against Nitish Rajput?

The company filed a Rs 2.5 crore defamation suit claiming that Rajput's video regarding the SSC examination vendor selection contained false allegations that harmed its reputation.

Why was Nitish Rajput's YouTube content blocked in Pakistan?

The Pakistani government issued a legal complaint against Rajput’s detailed video on Balochistan, leading to the content being restricted in the country.


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