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Unsung Hero

Rajni Sekhri

This IAS officer's unbending commitment to fighting corruption in Haryana shows the power of one.

Rajni Sekhri, currently a Joint Secretary at the Centre, was the Director, Primary Education in 2000 when she was ordered to alter the list of over 3000 candidates for teachers in government schools.

Unwilling to compromise, Sekhri locked the list in a steel cupboard and also sealed the keys.

She was shunted out in retaliation, but she did not compromise on the courage of her convictions.

Earlier this year, a Delhi court said Sekhri was the only person who had enough courage to stand up to political pressure.