Did trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar fake disability?

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– Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar transferred for alleged misuse of power

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– She claimed visual, mental disabilities for UPSC concessions

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– She missed multiple medical exams to verify disabilities

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Did trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar fake disability?

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OBC non-creamy layer status in question

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OBC non-creamy layer status in question

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