Rahul Haldar

The controversy surrounding trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar's alleged use of fake disability certificates to secure her position in the prestigious civil service has cast a shadow over the integrity of the selection process. Amidst this turmoil, another former IAS officer, Abhishek Singh, has come under scrutiny for similar accusations. Singh, a 2011-batch officer who resigned in 2023 to pursue a career in acting, is facing allegations of falsely claiming a disability to gain an advantage in the highly competitive UPSC examination. The Unraveling of Abhishek Singh's Disability Claim The controversy surrounding Singh's disability claim gained momentum after his dance and gym videos went viral on social media platforms. These videos showed him performing physically demanding activities that seemingly contradicted his declared locomotor disability. The juxtaposition of his claimed disability and his apparent physical prowess raised serious questions about the authenticity of ...

The case of Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, has brought to the forefront systemic issues within India's civil services and the challenges faced in maintaining integrity and accountability within its elite ranks. Khedkar's actions, which allegedly involved misuse of power and fraudulent means to secure her position, have raised serious concerns about the selection process and the values upheld by those entrusted with public service. The Puja Khedkar Case: A Deep Dive Puja Khedkar, a 2023 batch IAS officer, was accused of exploiting disability concessions and the OBC non-creamy layer quota to secure her position in the civil services. These accusations were compounded by reports of Khedkar abusing her power by demanding unauthorized privileges, including using a private car with a red beacon and VIP number plate. Further investigation revealed that Khedkar's family allegedly owns assets worth 40 crore rupees, far exceeding the eligibility criteria for the OBC non-cr...