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Auto driver’s daughter Ayesha Ansari cracks MP civil services exam

Rewa District, MADHYA PRADESH :

Ayesha Ansari

Till recently whenever the 45-year-old Muslim Ansari drove his autorickshaw through the officers’ colony of the city, he was overawed by the luxurious bungalows. He visualized living in one of these houses with his family.

His dream is about to come true as his daughter is on the verge of becoming a Deputy Collector and being entitled to such an official accommodation in the Officers’ colony.

In the recent result of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission examination, Ayesha Ansari of Rewa district has secured 12th rank in the state.

Ayesha Ansari being being congratulated by visitors at her house

She has been selected for the post of Deputy Collector. Her success is being celebrated across the district. Although she is yet to get orders for her posting, her family is already looking at good days.

Ayesha Ansari was born in a middle-class Muslim family. Her father, Muslim Ansari put in all his efforts to make his daughter’s dream come true. Ayesha credits her parents for her success. She says that her father used to walk every morning through the Police Line Colony and read the nameplates of officers living in the bungalows.

Her father manifested and visualized a big future for her daughter and his dream has come true.

Ansari often told his daughter, “I wish someone in our family had a big bungalow to his name.”

Ayesha with relatives

Wanting to make her father proud, Ayesha focused on her education and decided to make his dream come true.

Ayesha Ansari believes success comes only with dedication and hard work. She never joined any coaching class.For the preparations, Ayesha used her mobile phone to access study material and did a home study.

He said he worked hard to provide for his family and ensure that Ayesha got everything she needed for her important examinations and education.

Muslim Ansari says, “I had no idea about the civil services, but always dreamt of my daughter getting a good position.”

Ansari says he drove his auto rickshaw even when he was ill so that his daughter’s studies were not affected.

Ayesha Ansari’s success has sent a wave of joy in her family and neighbourhood. There is a beeline of people outside their house with everyone wanting to meet and congratulate Ayesha.

Ayesha believes that the youth should leave no stone unturned in their hard work and keep trying to secure their goals. She asks them to stay away from social media and distractions.

Muslim Ansari said, he never thought that his daughter would reach such high a high point in her life.

“Our life was full of struggle, but now we can proudly say that our daughter has achieved this feat with her hard work.”

Ayesha who belongs to the marginalised Pasmanda community has thus become a sources of inspiration for many who otherwise believed that lack of resources was an impediment to their drowth and realisation of their dreams.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by Abdul Wasim Ansari, Rewa, MP / January 23rd, 2025

Waris Khan is Rajgarh’s first Good Samaritan for saving 7 lives

 Biaora(Beawar) (Rajgarh District) MADHYA PRADESH : 

Waris Khan (with garlands) being honoured by citizens

The saga of Waris Khan of the Biaora city in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh has reached Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Bhopal earning him the first “Good Samaritan” award in the district.

A plumber by profession, Waris Khan, lives in the Tal Mohalla of Beawar and supports his family of five members. He worked as a plumber against a temporary vacancy in the municipality 12 years ago, was fired from his job. He had to face a lot of hardships in life following loss of his job.

He however, continued to support his family through his plumbing job and also other jobs of cleaner, and a daily wage labourer.

However, his life took an unexpected turn on the morning of 13 November 2024 and he became a celebrity overnight.

Waris Khan revceving the Good Samaritan award from DM Dr. Girish Kumar Mishra

On that day Waris Khan was on his way from Biaora to Binaganj on his motorbicycle. He saw a car meet with an accident on Highway due to a technical snag. There were 7 people of a family from Shivpuri in the car. There were two small children and women among them.

After the car overturned, all its doors got locked. Seeing the horrific scene, Waris parked his bike aside without delay and reached the car. He broke the glass of the car with his hands and started taking out the people trapped inside.

He took care to first extricate the children followed by women and finally the men trapped in the car.

Waris carried out his deed without expectations of publicity or fame. In fact he doesn’t have a smartphone nor is he connected to social media.

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav speaking to Waris Khan on video call

Despite this, the news of his bravery reached the media and the administration.

According to officials, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav spoke to Waris Khan through video call and inquired about his well-being. He told him, “You are the pride of Madhya Pradesh.”

Giving information about the incident, Waris said that he was going to Binaganj on a bike, when the car coming from the opposite side accidentally fell into the ditch.

Chief Minister Yadavs aid, “Waris, you have done a very good job. Helping each other in times of trouble is true humanity. Your work will inspire everyone.”

The Chief Minister promised him a reward of Rs 1 lakh. However, Waris Khan asked Chief Minister to appoint him on his previous job in the municipality. Reports say the Chief Minister agreed to fulfill his demand.

Waris Khan briefing DM Dr Girish Kumar Mishra on his reScue operation

Waris Khan was awarded the first award “Good Samaritan” award by the district adminitration. Rajgarh Collector Dr. Girish Kumar Mishra presented him a cheque of Rs 5,000 as token of appreciation for his act of bravery.

The Good Samaritan Award Scheme is a program by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) that provides cash awards and certificates of appreciation to people who help road accident victims.

Introduced in 2015, the award is given to a person who has provided immediate assistance to a road accident victim and rushed them to a hospital or trauma care center within the Golden Hour of the accident.

This scheme was introduced to cut down the road accident rates in India.

Kumar said, “What Waris Khan did is an example of true humanity. He saved people’s lives without any selfishness. His work is an inspiration for the entire society. Such people will be encouraged in the future too.”

Yadav also directed all collectors to honour courageous people like Waris on the occasion of 15 August.

After the CM House and the Public Relations Department praised Waris Khan, he is continuously receiving praise. Many private organizations are ready to honor him. With his courage and humanity, Waris Khan proved that even an ordinary person can become a hero in times of trouble.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home>Story / by Abdul Wasim Ansari / November 16th, 2024