Maharashtra IAS Officer Puja Khedkar's Family Ties to BJP Leader Pankaja Munde Unveiled
Puja Khedkar's family has close ties with Maharashtra BJP leader Pankaja Munde, with her mother donating to a non-profit organisation run by Munde's family
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This is not the only connection between the two families. Puja Khedkar's father, Dilip Khedkar, a former civil servant, also has familial relations with Pankaja Munde. According to reports, Dilip Khedkar offered prayers at the Mohtadevi Temple in Ahmednagar and vowed to offer a 1.5 kg silver crown to the goddess if Munde was nominated to either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. He later fulfilled his vow by offering a silver crown to the goddess after the BJP fielded Munde from the Beed Lok Sabha seat, a seat that her father late Gopinath Munde represented.
Furthermore, Puja Khedkar's uncle, Manik Khedkar, has been the taluka president of the BJP for 5 years. These revelations have raised eyebrows, especially in light of the allegations against Puja Khedkar of misusing her power as a trainee IAS officer.
In related news, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a notice to Manorama Khedkar, directing the removal of
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Puja Khedkar?
Puja Khedkar is a 34-year-old trainee IAS officer from the 2023 batch.
What is Puja Khedkar accused of?
Puja Khedkar is accused of misusing her power as a trainee IAS officer and misusing the disability and OBC quota to secure a position in the IAS.
Who is Pankaja Munde?
Pankaja Munde is a prominent BJP leader from Maharashtra and the daughter of late Gopinath Munde, a former Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
What is the Gopinath Munde Pratishthan?
The Gopinath Munde Pratishthan is a non-profit organisation run by Pankaja Munde's family.
What is the current status of Puja Khedkar?
Puja Khedkar has been transferred from Pune to Washim and is facing several allegations of corruption and misusing her power.
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