Misuse of power, red-blue lights on Audi-VIP number… why is IAS Pooja Khedkar in the news?

Maharashtra cadre IAS officer Pooja had secured 821st rank in UPSC. During probation, Pooja was accused of misuse of power, after which she was transferred from Pune to Washim. Know why IAS Pooja Khedkar is in controversy?

IAS officer Pooja Khedkar

Maharashtra cadre IAS officer Pooja Khedkar is in the news these days. Pooja has been transferred from Pune to Washim for misusing her position. This trainee officer had a lot of tantrums during her probation. During her probation, she demanded a VIP number, house and car, which she did not get. Apart from this, Pooja had demanded a separate cabin and separate staff.

Pooja was on probation as Assistant Collector in Pune. It is said that she took over the office of Additional Collector during her probation. During her probation, Pooja was demanding things which she could not get during her probation. Apart from this, Pooja was also accused of misusing her position. Let us know why IAS officer Pooja Khedkar is in the news?

Pooja's transfer after controversy

Maharashtra cadre IAS officer Pooja had secured 821st rank in UPSC. Controversy arose regarding Pooja when she got blue light and red light installed on her private Audi car. During probation, she also got Maharashtra Government written on her Audi. After joining, Pooja started misusing her position and started making various demands which is not possible for a trainee IAS officer. After this, she was transferred from Pune to Washim district of Maharashtra.

These allegations were made against IAS Pooja Khedkar

IAS officer Pooja Khedkar is accused of getting a job with a fake certificate. She is accused of getting a fake backward disabled certificate to get reservation. Pooja submitted fake disability and OBC certificates to pass the civil service examination. It has been claimed that Khedkar had given the civil service examination under OBC and visually impaired categories.

He had also submitted a certificate of mental illness. He was asked to go to AIIMS Delhi for verification of the disability certificate, but she did not do so citing Corona. Pooja's father is a leader of the party of Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson. He had shown an income of Rs 40 crore in the election affidavit.