Father kept making puncture of bicycle, son brought honor as IAS, read the story of Iqbal Ahmed’s struggle

Sant Kabir Nagar: This is the story of determination, sacrifice and unwavering faith. This story is of Iqbal Ahmed, a resident of Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, who passed every challenge and passed the Civil Services Examination (UPSC) and fulfilled the dream of becoming an IAS officer. His success is even more special because his father still makes his family stomach by making a puncture of a bicycle.

A roof of a tin and unlimited dreams

Iqbal’s childhood went through financial crisis. His family lives in a simple house with a tin roof. Father, Shakeel Ahmed, work to repair and make puncture of bicycle. With this work, they barely earn only 300-400 rupees in the day. Despite such low income, Shakeel Ahmed never allowed any shortage in his children’s education. He himself is right, but always gave wings to his son’s dreams.

Father’s struggle, son’s success

Iqbal’s father Shakeel Ahmed proudly says, “I never let my children feel that we are short of money. His education was my first priority.” Iqbal also did not let his father’s sacrifice go in vain. He studied with full dedication and hard work. He faced many challenges during the UPSC preparation by staying in Delhi, but the family’s struggle always remained his inspiration.

When Iqbal was selected for IAS, there was an atmosphere of celebration in the whole family and locality. The father who had added the wheels of bicycles in the scorching sun, today his son has changed the wheel of the fate of the family with hard work.

This story of Iqbal Ahmed is a living example for millions of youth who have big dreams despite limited resources. This proves that if the intentions are strong, then no difficulty can become a hindrance to your path.