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Anjali Sondhiya's journey from a remote village in Madhya Pradesh to securing AIR 9 in the UPSC IFS 2024 exam is a powerful story of courage and dedication. Engaged at 15 in a conservative community where early marriage was the norm, Anjali refused to let tradition define her future.

Instead, she turned to education as her weapon, defying societal pressure with relentless focus. Her mother's bold support-breaking off the engagement-became the turning point, allowing Anjali to pursue her dream with fierce determination.

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Starting her UPSC preparation after Class 12 in 2016,...