Sant Kabir Nagar – They say that determination, courage, and hard work can turn any dream into reality. This has been proved true by Iqbal Ahmed from Fatehpur (Nandaur) village and Aditi Chhapadia from Khalilabad, who have cracked the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 and brought glory to their district, reported the Asia Times.
Iqbal Ahmed secured an impressive 998th rank in the UPSC exam. Coming from a modest background, Iqbal did not let challenges deter his path. He began his education at a local madrasa, completed high school and intermediate at Begum Ishaq Nabi Khan Girls Inter College in Nandaur, and later earned his BA and B.Ed degrees from Hariharpur. Currently, he is serving as a Labour Enforcement Officer.
His father, Mr. Maqbool Ahmed, used to run a small puncture repair shop near the State Bank of India in Nandaur. Due to health issues, the shop has been closed for the past two years. Among five siblings, two of Iqbal’s brothers are involved in painting work. His achievement has been widely celebrated by former teachers and locals, who expressed pride and wished him a bright future.
Meanwhile, Aditi Chhapadia, daughter of prominent businessman and social worker Mr. Ashish Chhapadia from Khalilabad, secured an All India Rank of 97 in her second attempt and has been selected for the IAS. Her remarkable success has filled not just her family but the entire district with immense pride and joy.
Celebrations have erupted across Sant Kabir Nagar. Both Iqbal and Aditi have emerged as beacons of inspiration for the youth, proving that with true dreams and strong determination, one can rise from any background and succeed in the nation’s toughest examinations.
