WhatsApp University

WhatsApp University is a phrase which refers to the fake news and misinformation spread in India through WhatsApp forwards.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

The phrase has gained a popular meme status and been a subject of stand-up comics.^[6]^[7]

Usage

Politics

The phrase WhatsApp University has been used to target politicians and political parties, especially the BJP.^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]

Courts

In May 2022, Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL, alleging forceful vaccination of children in schools based on social media rumours.^[12]^[13] It remarked, “Don't go by this WhatsApp University.^[14] You are here with a speculative cause of action. We are not going to create confusion in the minds of people.^[15]^[16]

References

↑ "The Great Indian WhatsApp University". The Cyber Blog India. 2019-11-23. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. The rationale behind using the term “WhatsApp University” is that the universities are a medium to provide knowledge and information. Similarly, since WhatsApp has taken over as the most preferred communication medium in India, it is now being used to share information which is rather funny and unrealistic, and it may have serious consequences. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
↑ Roy, Sandip (2018-07-07). "WhatsApp — India's leading university". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
↑ Bharatvarsh, TV9 (2024-01-12). "WhatsApp यूनिवर्सिटी का 'ज्ञान' बनेगा दुनिया के लिए सबसे बड़ा 'खतरा', हुआ ये बड़ा खुलासा". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.
↑ "फेसबुक-व्हाट्सएप यूनिवर्सिटी से विद्यार्थियों को निकलने की जरूरत".
↑ Pandey, Gaurav. "व्हाट्सएप यूनिवर्सिटी के 4 ऐसे सर्वाइवल टिप्स, जिन्हें अपनाया तो लेने के पड़ जाएंगे देने". News24 Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.
↑ Jena, Smrutisnat (2020-07-24). "Logic Khatre Mein Hai: Kunal Kamra Takes On WhatsApp University In Latest Stand-Up". www.scoopwhoop.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
↑ "WhatsApp यूनिवर्सिटी की होगी छुट्टी! फर्जीवाड़े से मिलेगा छुटकारा". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.
↑ "Maharashtra Minister's "WhatsApp University" Jibe At BJP's New Online Campaign Plan". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
↑ "Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh". The Hindu. Press Trust of India. 2021-12-20. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. The Yogi Adityanath government is running a WhatsApp University in the State, Mr. Yadav said derisively. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
↑ "WATCH: BJP youth wing leader Ruchi Pathak claims India is on lease for 99 years, tweeple call her WhatsApp University topper". APN News. 2021-10-28. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
↑ "BJP MPs call Kharge 'VC of WhatsApp University' for criticising Railways".
↑ "वाट्सएप यूनिवर्सिटी का सेक्युलरिज्म IMUL को अलग बताना वैसा ही जैसे यह कहना कि कांग्रेस का नेहरू से संबंध नहीं - Secularism of WhatsApp University separating IMUL is like saying that Congress has no relation with Nehru". Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.
↑ "Whatsapp University". Newslaundry (in हिन्दी). 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
↑ Gowda, Dese (2024-07-10). "Debunking 'WhatsApp university's' misinformation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
↑ Varghese, Hannah M. (2022-05-06). "'Don't Go By WhatsApp University': Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Forced Vaccination Of Children". www.livelaw.in. Archived from the original on 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2022-05-08. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
↑ Team, ThePrint (2024-05-02). "WhatsApp University PhD in 'Mangal Gyaan' & maths isn't EC, you know". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

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[1] "The Great Indian WhatsApp University". The Cyber Blog India. 2019-11-23. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. The rationale behind using the term “WhatsApp University” is that the universities are a medium to provide knowledge and information. Similarly, since WhatsApp has taken over as the most preferred communication medium in India, it is now being used to share information which is rather funny and unrealistic, and it may have serious consequences. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

[2] Roy, Sandip (2018-07-07). "WhatsApp — India's leading university". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

[3] Bharatvarsh, TV9 (2024-01-12). "WhatsApp यूनिवर्सिटी का 'ज्ञान' बनेगा दुनिया के लिए सबसे बड़ा 'खतरा', हुआ ये बड़ा खुलासा". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.

[4] "फेसबुक-व्हाट्सएप यूनिवर्सिटी से विद्यार्थियों को निकलने की जरूरत".

[5] Pandey, Gaurav. "व्हाट्सएप यूनिवर्सिटी के 4 ऐसे सर्वाइवल टिप्स, जिन्हें अपनाया तो लेने के पड़ जाएंगे देने". News24 Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.

[6] Jena, Smrutisnat (2020-07-24). "Logic Khatre Mein Hai: Kunal Kamra Takes On WhatsApp University In Latest Stand-Up". www.scoopwhoop.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

[7] "WhatsApp यूनिवर्सिटी की होगी छुट्टी! फर्जीवाड़े से मिलेगा छुटकारा". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.

[8] "Maharashtra Minister's "WhatsApp University" Jibe At BJP's New Online Campaign Plan". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

[9] "Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh". The Hindu. Press Trust of India. 2021-12-20. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. The Yogi Adityanath government is running a WhatsApp University in the State, Mr. Yadav said derisively. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

[10] "WATCH: BJP youth wing leader Ruchi Pathak claims India is on lease for 99 years, tweeple call her WhatsApp University topper". APN News. 2021-10-28. Archived from the original on 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2022-01-03. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

[11] "BJP MPs call Kharge 'VC of WhatsApp University' for criticising Railways".

[12] "वाट्सएप यूनिवर्सिटी का सेक्युलरिज्म IMUL को अलग बताना वैसा ही जैसे यह कहना कि कांग्रेस का नेहरू से संबंध नहीं - Secularism of WhatsApp University separating IMUL is like saying that Congress has no relation with Nehru". Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2024-07-15.

[13] "Whatsapp University". Newslaundry (in हिन्दी). 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

[14] Gowda, Dese (2024-07-10). "Debunking 'WhatsApp university's' misinformation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

[15] Varghese, Hannah M. (2022-05-06). "'Don't Go By WhatsApp University': Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Forced Vaccination Of Children". www.livelaw.in. Archived from the original on 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2022-05-08. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

[16] Team, ThePrint (2024-05-02). "WhatsApp University PhD in 'Mangal Gyaan' & maths isn't EC, you know". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-07-15.

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