A viral video has brought attention to Manorama Khedkar, mother of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, involved in a Pune land dispute. The footage shows her allegedly wielding a gun during a confrontation over property in Mulshi taluka. Puja Khedkar herself faces scrutiny for alleged misrepresentation during her UPSC candidacy and misuse of official privileges. With substantial property assets valued at ₹22 crore, these controversies highlight concerns over governance ethics and accountability in the civil service.