Bhopal, March 6 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Ishan Bhatnagar of Bhopal and Pakshal Secretary of Dhar on Friday for their performance in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Bhatnagar, who is currently undergoing training as an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer in Nagpur, secured 5th rank, and Pakshal secured 8th rank in the prestigious exam, the results of which were announced earlier in the day.
"It is a matter of happiness that two youths from Madhya Pradesh are among the top 10 in the UPSC results announced today, with Ishan Bhatnagar of Bhopal securing 5th place and Pakshal securing 8th," Yadav told reporters.
The results of the 2025 UPSC Civil Services Examination have brought a proud moment for Madhya Pradesh, Leader of Opposition in the assembly Umang Singhar said.
"Ishaan Bhatnagar from Bhopal district secured 5th rank in the country, and Pakshal Secretary from Bagh, my constituency in Dhar district, secured 8th rank, which is a matter of special pride for the state," Singhar said in a statement.
He congratulated all the successful candidates, including Chitwan Jain from Ashoknagar, Rupal Jaiswal from Khandwa, Pooja Soni from Narsinghpur, Bhumika Jain from Satna, and Devangi Meena from Guna.
The success of these talented students from Madhya Pradesh is an inspiration for the youth of the state, he added.
Anjani Mishra from Bhopal, who secured the 274th rank in her first attempt, told
"You have to make many sacrifices. I had to give up a lot, but when you see your name on the final merit list, it is all worth it. So, I am very happy. Everyone is very happy," Mishra said.
Pooja Soni, who secured 249th rank and is currently posted as a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Narshinghpur district, said that dedication to a goal is the key to success.
"I attribute my success to the blessings of my parents and consistent efforts. If we strive to achieve any goal with concentration, determination, and presence of mind, we may face failure initially, but we will surely achieve success in the end," she told