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Pune-based RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar has gained significant attention for his relentless pursuit of justice regarding fraudulent practices in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) recruitment process. Following his successful campaign against former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who was found to have used fake OBC non-creamy layer and PwD certificates to secure her position, Kumbhar has now turned his focus to a broader issue. He alleges that at least 22 additional UPSC officials have similarly forged certificates to gain undue advantages in the civil service examinations.
Pune-based RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar has gained significant attention for his relentless pursuit of justice regarding fraudulent practices in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) recruitment process. Following his successful campaign against former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who was found to have used fake OBC non-creamy layer and PwD certificates to secure her position, Kumbhar has now turned his focus to a broader issue. He alleges that at least 22 additional UPSC officials have similarly forged certificates to gain undue advantages in the civil service examinations.
Kumbhar’s findings are detailed in a report titled “UPSC Files: A Saga Of Forgery,” which lists the names of these officials and specifies the reservations they allegedly misused. Among those named are IFS officer Aakash Sharma, who reportedly availed himself of ST reservation, and Khatri Vishal Dinanath, who qualified for the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota despite a background as an IIT graduate and experience in a prestigious consulting firm. Another notable mention is Snehal Purushottam, a Gujarat-cadre IAS officer, who claimed a disability quota despite public evidence contradicting her claims.
The report highlights the misuse of reservations, particularly focusing on EWS, ST, and PwD categories. Kumbhar argues that such fraudulent acts violate Articles 14 and 16 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantee the right to equality and opportunity. He emphasizes that these actions undermine public trust in government institutions and mismanage public funds, ultimately depriving deserving candidates of their rightful opportunities. One such candidate is Kartik Kansal, an ISRO scientist with muscular dystrophy, who has faced repeated setbacks despite clearing the UPSC examination four times.
Kumbhar’s report is not just a list of names; it also outlines the detrimental effects of these fraudulent practices on the integrity of the civil service selection process. He calls for immediate action from the government to investigate these allegations thoroughly and restore faith in the recruitment process. The report is now publicly available, raising expectations for governmental accountability and reform.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the government will take decisive action against these alleged fraudulent practices and uphold the integrity of the civil service selection process. The implications of Kumbhar’s findings could lead to significant changes in how reservations are managed and verified in competitive examinations, ensuring that only deserving candidates are granted access to elite government positions.
