Controversial junior IAS officer Puja Khedkar has claimed that a ‘media trial’ is being conducted against her, stating that the truth will eventually prevail. Khedkar is currently under scrutiny for allegedly misusing power and exploiting Other Backward Classes (OBC) and disability quotas during her journey to becoming an IAS officer. An initial action regarding the illegal use of a beacon on her official vehicle has led to a comprehensive inquiry into her purported fraudulent activities. The central government has formed a single-member committee to investigate the validity of Khedkar’s candidature, with the committee’s report expected in two weeks.
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- Puja Khedkar alleges a ‘media trial’ against her amid ongoing scrutiny.
- Claims truth will eventually prevail despite current accusations.
- Under investigation for misuse of power and quotas during IAS journey.
- Inquiry sparked by illegal use of beacon on official vehicle.
- Central government formed a single-member committee to investigate her candidature.
- Committee to submit its report in two weeks.
- Khedkar plans to testify before the committee and accepts its forthcoming decision.
- Khedkar emphasizes her role as a probationer to work and learn, avoiding comments on the investigation.
- Khedkar’s parents are on the run after a video showed her mother pointing a pistol at people.
- Pune Police conducted searches at the Khedkars’ residence without response; FIR lodged against them and five others over the gun video.
