Kanishak Katariya made news for more than one reason on Friday. Not only did the B Tech graduate from IIT Bombay top the 2019 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams, he also thanked his girlfriend for supporting him.
The Rajasthani lad, who is currently working as a data scientist, was addressing the media after the announcement of the results when he expressed gratitude towards his parents, sister, and his girlfriend. He said: “It's a very surprising moment. I never expected to get the 1st rank.”
ANI quoted him as saying: “I thank my parents, sister & my girlfriend for the help & moral support. People will expect me to be a good administrator & that's exactly my intention.”
The news agency shared the news on social media and went viral on Twitter in no time. Many youngsters came out in support of Katariya's unorthodox statement, which came as a breather. They thanked him for his frankness and refuting common belief that having a love interest hampers studies.
This move, people are hoping, will now leave more room for the youth to be open about their lives in public.
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