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Hands Lost, Ambition Found: Tehsildar's Triumph Over Adversity
4 Oct
Summary
- Rajveer Gurjar lost both hands in a childhood accident but achieved his dream.
- He learned to write by holding a pen between his hands.
- Gurjar secured the fourth rank in the Divyang category on his second attempt.
Rajveer Gurjar from Dausa has successfully secured a position as Tehsildar, following his achievement in the Rajasthan Administrative Service 2024 recruitment examination. His journey to public service began with a severe childhood accident at the age of 10, where an object he found exploded, causing him to lose the palms of both hands.
Despite this profound disability, Gurjar's ambition remained undeterred. He developed a unique method of writing by holding a pen between his hands, allowing him to complete his schooling and university education. Gurjar shared that a strong mindset is crucial, emphasizing that physical disabilities should not overpower one's determination.
This was Gurjar's second attempt at the RAS examination; he holds master's degrees in Hindi and Political Science. His persistence paid off when he secured the fourth rank within the Divyang category. He aspires to support disabled and hardworking children, drawing from his own rural background and experiences.
Gurjar's family, including his father who is a head constable, provided unwavering support throughout his academic and examination preparation. He aims to work with honesty and ease the difficulties faced by people in his community.
