A daughter’s unyielding spirit shines through grief: Juhi Das, hailing from Kishanganj’s Khagra, clinches UPSC AIR 649 after bidding farewell to her father. The news has ignited joy in her community, with endless praises for her fortitude.
Daughter of late Niwaran Das and Annika Das, Juhi’s fourth UPSC attempt bore fruit following interview stages in prior years. The emotional pinnacle? Her father’s death on February 13, just 10 days shy of her February 24 interview. She performed the mukhagni, fulfilled shraddh ceremonies, and journeyed to her exam—delivering a performance that sealed her rank.
Academics were her strong suit: 9.4 CGPA in 2015 matric from Bal Mandir, 92% Intermediate from Visakhapatnam in 2017, B.Tech from Kolkata. No fancy coaching for Juhi; it was self-study mastery, bolstered by online aids and guidance from Sapna Kumar Das and Sushobhan Das. Mother’s influence, as a dedicated Nyay Mitra, was pivotal.
Eligible for IPS or IRS, Juhi eyes a future of service. Well-wishers across Kishanganj extend heartfelt wishes. This poignant chronicle of loss and conquest will motivate UPSC hopefuls, underscoring that life’s harshest moments can’t dim ambition’s flame.