Dreams defying odds: Son of civic sweeper cracks UPSC exam
Millennium Post Delhi|April 19, 2024
32-year-old Prashant Suresh Bhojane, whose mother is employed as a civic sweeper in Thane city, Maharashtra, has achieved his long-cherished dream of cracking the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam.
Dreams defying odds: Son of civic sweeper cracks UPSC exam

Despite facing numerous challenges, he remained steadfast in his pursuit.

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023 final results were announced on Tuesday, revealing Prashant's remarkable achievement of securing the 849th rank.

Prashant embarked on his journey towards fulfilling his aspirations back in 2015, when he first attempted the exam.

After nine determined tries, he finally succeeded, proving that perseverance knows no bounds.

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