– Md. Sami Ahmad
Ranchi, May 3: Zeenat Parveen, daughter of a modest vegetable seller, has garnered attention for clinching the top spot in the Intermediate of Arts (I.A.) examination held by the Jharkhand Academic Council. With an impressive score of 472 out of 500, Zeenat, a student of Government Plus Two High School in Kanke, Ranchi, has become a symbol of inspiration for many.
Amidst a flurry of congratulations pouring in for Zeenat and her family, the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of India stepped forward to extend their felicitations and pledge their support. A delegation led by Aman Raza, State Secretary of SIO Jharkhand, visited Zeenat to honor her achievement. The delegation, including Nadeem Khan, Education Secretary, Mosaddique Maswood, Campus Secretary, and Abdus Salaam Shakir, assured Zeenat of assistance in her educational pursuits.
Zeenat’s journey to academic success has been marked by perseverance and determination. Despite financial constraints, she pursued her education diligently, transitioning from a private school for her matriculation to a government school for her intermediate studies. Her father, Sabir Ansari, sustains the family by selling vegetables door-to-door on his bike in the Pithouria area of Ranchi, while her mother, Shamsunnisa, manages the household and runs a small shop.
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Zeenat attributes her motivation to her hardworking father, stating, “I always thought as my father is working hard, I should also give my best.” Her parents, proud of her accomplishments, wholeheartedly support her aspirations. Zeenat aims to prepare for the UPSC civil services examinations with the dream of serving the nation as an IAS officer, driven by her desire to contribute to society.
Despite her high expectations, Zeenat was pleasantly surprised by her top-ranking achievement. Her brother, too, achieved academic success with a first division and 78 percent marks. As Zeenat embarks on her journey towards her dream of becoming an IAS officer, she carries with her the support and admiration of her community and the promise of a brighter future.
