SHOCKING! - Did IAS Puja Khedkar Compromise the UPSC Selection Process? | Akash Banerjee & Rishi

Summary

The video script discusses allegations of corruption and manipulation in the UPSC and IAS selection processes, focusing on the case of Puja Khedkar. It raises questions about the transparency of the exams, the influence of political and nepotistic factors, and the misuse of quotas. The script highlights Khedkar's controversial demands as a probationary officer, her alleged use of fake certificates, and the potential for a larger scam within the IAS. It calls for a thorough investigation and reform to ensure the integrity of the UPSC and IAS systems.

Takeaways

• 📜 The script discusses the controversy surrounding the UPSC examination and the IAS recruitment process, questioning its transparency and integrity.
• 🚨 Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, is under scrutiny for alleged misuse of power and influence, including demanding a VIP number plate and bypassing service rules.
• 🛡️ The script raises concerns about the potential for nepotism and corruption within the IAS system, suggesting that some individuals may exploit the system for personal gain.
• 🤔 The authenticity of Puja Khedkar's OBC and disability certificates is in question, with allegations that she may have used them fraudulently to gain an advantage in the UPSC examination.
• 🏥 Khedkar is accused of refusing medical verification for her disability claim and instead providing a potentially fake report from a local private hospital.
• 🏛️ The script highlights the potential political influence on the UPSC selection process, suggesting that the system may be compromised.
• 💡 The case of Puja Khedkar has prompted calls for a thorough investigation into the UPSC system to ensure it is free from corruption and influence.
• 📈 The script suggests that the misuse of the OBC and disability quotas in the UPSC examination could undermine the integrity of the reservation system.
• 🏢 The script criticizes the 'red beacon light culture' within the IAS, where even probationary officers demand privileges like cars and servants.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Puja Khedkar comes from a strong administrative background, which may have influenced her actions and the system's response to them.
• 🔍 The script calls for a comprehensive review of the UPSC system to ensure it is foolproof and free from any form of influence, to restore public trust in the IAS.

Q & A

What is the main issue raised in the script concerning the UPSC examinations?

The main issue raised is the transparency and integrity of the UPSC examinations, questioning whether the system is being manipulated or influenced by political or nepotistic factors.

Who is Puja Khedkar and why is she in the spotlight?

Puja Khedkar is an IAS probationary officer who has come under scrutiny for her questionable actions and demands after joining, which have raised concerns about the selection process and potential nepotism in the IAS.

What are some of the irregularities in Puja Khedkar's actions as a probationary IAS officer?

Some of the irregularities include demanding a VIP number plate for her Audi car from a contractor, bypassing regulations to use a beacon light on her car, and attempting to take over a chamber and staff that were not due to her as a probationary officer.

Why was Puja Khedkar transferred from Pune to Washim?

Puja Khedkar was transferred following a complaint lodged against her for her inappropriate demands and actions, which were investigated by the State Chief Secretary and the PMO.

What is the controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar's selection as an IAS officer?

The controversy revolves around the suspicion that she may have used fake certificates for disability and being an OBC candidate to gain entry into the IAS, which are now under investigation.

What are the implications of Puja Khedkar's actions on the public's trust in the IAS and UPSC?

Her actions have the potential to significantly erode public trust in the IAS and UPSC, raising questions about the fairness and integrity of the selection process and the behavior of IAS officers.

What is the significance of the red beacon light culture in the IAS?

The red beacon light culture signifies a demand for privileges and status symbols, which has become widespread even among probationary IAS officers, indicating a deeper issue with the system and its values.

What are the potential consequences if the UPSC selection process is found to be compromised?

If the UPSC selection process is found to be compromised, it could lead to widespread disillusionment, calls for reform, and possibly demands for a re-evaluation of the entire system.

What steps are being taken to investigate the allegations against Puja Khedkar?

The allegations are being investigated by the PMO, the State Chief Secretary, and the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, with reports being requested on the matter.

What are the broader questions raised by this case about the IAS system and its relationship with political influence and nepotism?

The case raises broader questions about the potential for political influence and nepotism in the IAS system, the need for a thorough investigation into the selection process, and the importance of maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the UPSC.

Outlines

00:00

📰 Scandals and Nepotism in UPSC: The Case of Puja Khedkar

The video opens by discussing the widespread issues and scams plaguing various entrance exams in India, including NEET, which has drawn significant attention and reached the Supreme Court. In this context, the transparency and integrity of the UPSC examinations are being questioned. The focus shifts to IAS officer Puja Khedkar, whose actions and demands as a probationer have raised serious concerns about the system's integrity. Khedkar allegedly used her influence to bypass regulations, demanding a VIP number plate and other privileges prohibited by service rules. The video highlights her abuse of power, including attempting to take over another officer's chamber and exerting undue influence through her father's connections. The situation has prompted a complaint and an investigation, raising doubts about the transparency and fairness of the UPSC selection process.

05:02

🔍 Investigating Fake Certificates and Selection Manipulations

The video delves into allegations that IAS officer Dr. Puja Khedkar used fake certificates to secure her selection in the UPSC. She reportedly submitted OBC and disability certificates that are now under scrutiny. The video explains how these certificates, including a mental illness certificate, were potentially used to exploit lower qualifying marks in specific categories. Despite repeated calls from AIIMS Delhi for verification, Khedkar allegedly avoided the medical tests, citing COVID-19 as an excuse. Instead, she provided a questionable certificate from a private hospital. This raises serious concerns about the integrity of the UPSC selection process and whether it is vulnerable to political or nepotistic influence. The video also questions the fairness of the system, given the wealth and connections of Khedkar's family.

10:09

⚖️ Broader Implications and Call for Systemic Reforms

The video concludes by addressing the broader implications of Puja Khedkar's case. It highlights the deep-rooted issues within the IAS system, where probationary officers demand undue privileges and exert influence for personal gain. The video calls for a thorough investigation into the misuse of OBC and disability quotas, suggesting that such practices may be more widespread. It questions the political influence over the UPSC and the potential presence of other officers who have similarly exploited the system. The video emphasizes the need for reforms to ensure the UPSC remains foolproof and free from external influences. It advocates for a crackdown on the relationship between money and IAS officers and calls on the government to take serious action to restore trust in the system and uphold the values of honesty and integrity in public service.

Keywords

💡NEET

NEET, which stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, is an entrance examination in India for students who wish to study undergraduate medical courses. In the script, it is mentioned in the context of protests and scams, indicating the controversy around the examination system and the public's demand for transparency and fairness in the selection process.

💡Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in India, often involved in hearing cases of national importance. In the script, the Supreme Court is mentioned as the authority to which the matter of examination scams and protests has escalated, highlighting the seriousness and the need for judicial intervention in the issue.

💡UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is responsible for conducting the civil services examination in India, which is considered one of the toughest exams globally. The script questions the transparency and integrity of the UPSC examination and its selection process, suggesting that there may be systemic issues that need to be addressed.

💡IAS

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service, which is a part of the civil services in India. The script discusses the recruitment process for IAS officers, raising concerns about potential manipulation and the integrity of the selection criteria, which is central to the video's theme of examining the fairness of the system.

💡Nepotism

Nepotism refers to favoritism granted to relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs because of personal relationships rather than merit. The script suggests that nepotism might be influencing the selection of IAS officers, undermining the fairness and transparency of the process.

💡Puja Khedkar

Puja Khedkar is a central figure in the script, an IAS officer whose actions and background have raised questions about the integrity of the IAS selection process. Her case is used to illustrate potential abuses of the system, including the use of fake certificates and political influence.

💡OBC

OBC stands for Other Backward Class, a classification used in India to identify socially disadvantaged groups eligible for affirmative action. The script mentions Khedkar providing an OBC certificate, which is under suspicion, to question whether she used it fraudulently to gain an advantage in the IAS selection process.

💡Disability Certificate

A disability certificate is a document that certifies an individual's disability status. In the script, it is suggested that Khedkar may have used a fake disability certificate to qualify for a lower cutoff in the UPSC exam, which is a critical point in the narrative about potential manipulation of the system.

💡Political Influence

Political influence refers to the impact that politicians or political entities can have on various systems, including the civil service selection process. The script raises questions about whether political influence has compromised the UPSC and IAS system, suggesting a need for the system to be isolated from such influences.

💡Red Beacon Light

The red beacon light is a symbol of authority and privilege in India, often used on vehicles of high-ranking officials. The script criticizes the 'red beacon light culture' within the IAS, indicating that even probationary officers demand such symbols of status, which raises concerns about the focus on personal benefit rather than public service.

💡Reservations

Reservations in the Indian context refer to the policy of affirmative action where seats in educational institutions and jobs are reserved for certain underprivileged groups. The script implies that the system of reservations is being misused or corrupted, which is a significant point of contention in the debate about the fairness of the IAS selection process.

Highlights

Entrance exams like NEET and UPSC are facing scrutiny and scams, with the matter reaching the Supreme Court.

IAS officer Puja Khedkar's actions have raised serious questions about the transparency and integrity of the UPSC and IAS recruitment process.

Khedkar allegedly used influence to bypass service rules, including getting a VIP number plate for her Audi car from a contractor.

She also demanded and received a beacon light on her luxury car and other privileges as a probationary IAS officer.

Khedkar tried to take over Ajay More's chamber and demanded staff, letterheads, and other amenities, raising concerns about nepotism in the IAS.

Her father, a senior retired officer, allegedly used his influence to fulfill her demands, leading to a complaint against her.

Khedkar's transfer from Pune to Washim and her entry into the Maharashtra Chief Secretary's cabin without permission have raised eyebrows.

Media reports suggest Khedkar may have used a fake certificate for selection in IAS, casting doubt on the selection process.

She allegedly submitted a disability and OBC certificate for UPSC exam, but refused medical verification for disability.

Khedkar is accused of creating a fake disability verification report from a local private hospital to join as a probationary officer.

UPSC's acceptance of a private hospital's certificate and her posting in Pune, despite rules against it, have raised questions about political influence.

Khedkar's family background in administration and their alleged knowledge of how to manipulate the system is concerning.

Her father's wealth and political connections have led to questions about the validity of her OBC certificate.

The case has exposed potential weaknesses in the UPSC exam and the possibility of others exploiting the system like Khedkar.

The government must investigate whether this is an isolated case or a systemic issue in the UPSC and IAS recruitment.

The case has highlighted the need for a thorough investigation into the misuse of OBC and disability quotas in UPSC.

There is a call for UPSC to be made fully foolproof and isolated from political and nepotistic influences to ensure integrity.

The case has sparked a debate on the relationship between money and IAS officers, and the need for a 'surgical strike' on corruption.

The incident has raised concerns about the culture of demanding privileges among IAS officers, even at the probationary level.

The need for training IAS officers to work for the country's welfare rather than personal gain has been emphasized.

Transcripts

At a time when every entrance exam is full of scams, kids are protesting for NEET,

the matter has reached the Supreme Court, the government has to give an explanation,

at the same time, the world's most difficult examination is being questioned, fingers are being raised on UPSC.

Are the UPSC examinations transparent? Is the IAS recruitment foolproof?

Or is the system being manipulated? This question is getting more and more serious.

Because of, meet Puja Khedkar.

In the last 24 hours, her past and present, everything is being examined. A lot is coming out.

And what is being seen, people's trust in UPSC, in IAS officer, can be completely broken. This is a serious issue.

Let's first talk about why she made the news

Why media's attention on her. After that we will talk about UPSC selection process, nepotism and action points

In today's very quick Deshbhakt episode.

She joined as a probationer officer.

Khedkar started her demands as soon as joined.

asking for VIP number plate for her Audi car

Apparently, this number plate was provided to them by a contractor.

The service rule clearly prohibits you from taking a favor from a private contractor.

Whether it is a number plate or a vehicle that is being used in government work. It is completely prohibited.

She bypassed the regulation using her influence.

She even put a beacon light on luxury Audi despite being probationary officer

She is an IAS officer... should get the benefit. What's the point if cannot use beacon light?

If it was just about the light or number plate, it wouldn't have mattered.

We have accepted and normalized all these things.

But probationary IAS officer Khedkar tried to take away Ajay More's chamber.

by saying she is an IAS officer so chamber is hers

Also ordered to arrange peon staff for her

Right. What's the point of being IAS if one cannot have their own staff?

Along with this, letterhead demand, visiting card, paperweight, nameplate, royal seal, intercom and so on

The demands were fulfilled, no one would say anything because father is senior retired officer

He put pressure on the district collectorate office to fulfill the demands otherwise

Because of this, a complaint was lodged against Khedkar

The complaint went to the State Chief Secretary. And the government transferred from Pune to the Washim

But still, this question- according to the rules, a probationary officer is not given posting in the home district and its surrounding

But here too, the rules were bent. Reach is too much

PMO has asked for a report on this.

Also, the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, where they are trained

has also asked for a report that what this new probationary officer did that she got transferred

The news is that Puja Khedkar entered the cabin of Maharashtra's Chief Secretary without permission.

This is the attitude of the IAS officer.

It's been only 2-3 minutes of the story and the noodles are not even cooked properly

But you have understood one thing that how far was the woman IAS and her papa's reach?

But this is a trailer. Khedkar's actions could expose a big scam in IAS.

Now the government has to find out whether this is a one off case or it has become a system.

If media reports are to be believed then Khedkar does not need to be IAS officer to serve country

have their own money that she can help people.

But it is true that many join the IAS officer system for their own benefit and for the benefit of their bank balance

If media reports to be believed then Khedkar has 110 acre agriculture land, 6 plots, flat, 1 kg gold, watch costing 17 lakh, 4 luxury cars including that Audi.

Private companies have partnerships. Personal assets of 17-20 crores.

Okay, let's give benefit of doubt. Making money is not a crime. Make money in India.

But, the question is, that did Maharashtra IAS officer Dr. Puja Khedkar use a fake certificate for selection in IAS?

Khedkar gave disability and other backward class OBC certificates to get entry in IAS which are now in the range of suspicion.

All these certificates, all the excuses given, why and how is it necessary to understand that this has become a system for some people.

Because it is possible that this route has been made a dunki and more people have become IAS officers like this

If you see the submitted documents in Central Administrative Tribunal or CAT

then Khedkar gave UPSC exam under OBC and under visually impaired categories

On top of that, she gave a mental illness certificate to UPSC

It's possible. This normal looking Khedkar faced the challenges and then defeated the challenges and became an IAS officer.

But then the story gets a twist.

In UPSC, in the OBC blind category, qualifying marks are less

So, Khedkar gets selected. After selection, she is called to AIIMS Delhi for verification for disability certificate.

You submitted a certificate, it will be verified. This is a standard protocol.

But she doesn't agree for medical test.

Not because she was afraid of needles. Because Covid was going on at that time. And Covid has become a big excuse for many.

No problem. Better to be safe than sorry. AIIMS also said, you are going to become an IAS officer. We will listen to you. You can come later.

AIIMS called later again, and again

called 5 times. But Khedkar refused to go 5 times.

You must think that the story is over. Now comes another shocker

Khedkar made a fake disability verification report from a local private hospital.

And then she joins Pune as a probationary officer.

Now, UPSC raised a red flag regarding this that how can a certificate of a private hospital be valid?

But even then she gets joining orders for Pune.

The certificate that should not have been accepted and Pune where there was no chance of service

step by step, rules are made fun of everywhere.

This raises question that - does UPSC selection process have political influence, Nepo influence, that whole system has been compromised?

And if it has been compromised, what will an honest officer think?

That this is why I was selected? So, I will also do something.

When person lies then tries to hide it

But in our society, lying has become such a cool fashion that people enjoy the mother system of the system

and then it is discussed at the dinner table.

Because Khedkar gave UPSC, appeared under OBC category where there is a limitation of creamy layer certificate,

means annual parental income of 8 lakh rupees.

You can apply if income is below this but Papa Dilip Khedkar, who retired as a senior Maharashtra government officer,

his total wealth is 40 crores.

not said, but 40 crores is officially because he fought the election and filled in affidavit

Fought for Prakash Ambedkar's VBA party, so it is official figure.

Unofficially, his wealth could be more.. So, here too, the rules were broken

Puja Khedkar comes from strong administrative family background and they know the system and how to break the system

Papa Dilip Khedkar is commissioner of pollution department

Her maternal grandfather was also an IAS officer. Mother was a sarpanch.

In a mock interview, she told that her father is a divorced man and she lives with her mother

But Papa did not mention any such separation in his affidavit.

After watching her answers in mock interview, I feel I am no less than SRK

Khedkar has been shifted to Washim in the role of supernumerary assistant collector

Basically punishment posting, but more punishment should be there

This whole case has raised questions which government must answer otherwise doubts will create on UPSC system

The red beacon light culture is now widespread in the IAS

Even probationary officers are demanding for a car, a light, a servant

Do some training for this.

The relationship between money and IAS is so deep that they are asking for plate numbers from contractors. This needs check and balance

3. Is there a weakness in the world's most difficult test?

Did Khedkar use OBC and blind category falsely, and is she alone in exploiting like this? It should be investigated

4. Is political influence so strong that it has suppressed the UPSC, IAS system? Are there others like Khedkar?

5. Are there more Nepo IAS officers jumping because of their parents?

When media tried to talk to her mother, they found this.

Mother is not regretting much. We will keep updating you about her.

But a probationary officer has to train for 2 years.

But she was demanding light and staff... Maybe, like other IAS officers, Khedkar also wanted to make reels.

But this raises questions on the system.

A hardworking student will see how OBC plus blind quota is misused

They will also wonder what the point is. System is corrupt. Reservations are corrupt, there is no respect for honesty,

That is why if the government is serious in this matter, then this OBC plus blind category will have to be investigated thoroughly.

And not just Khedkar, the entire system needs to be checked.

UPSC will have to be fully foolproof and isolated from influence, otherwise after NEET, the slogans of re-UPSC.

And someday, some government will have to do a surgical strike on the relationship between money and IAS officers.

And Modi ji had said that he will not eat or let anyone eat ... so do this for sake of honest officers

do what you couldn't do in the last 10 years, do it in the next 5 years. Need to clean up the system

need zero corruption in UPSC. Need to red beacon light culture

And need to train the IAS to work for the country's welfare. Not for the welfare of the bank balance.