In a deeply emotional incident that has taken the internet by storm, a UPSC Prelims aspirant was denied entry to her exam center in Gurugram for arriving late. The viral video captures her parents’ heart-wrenching reactions, igniting widespread discussion online.
The video shows the mother fainting while the father wails in despair. The UPSC aspirant tries to comfort her father, saying,
“Papa, please have water and calm down. Why are you behaving like this? I will appear for the exam next year. It’s not a big deal.”
Her father, clearly distressed, responds,
“Ek saal gaya baabu hamara (A year has been wasted).”
She reassures him, promising to take and succeed in the exam next year.
The caption of the video reads:
“Heartbreaking video. Condition of parents who came along with their daughter for the UPSC Prelims exam today, as their daughter was not allowed for being late. Exam starts at 9:30 am, and they were at the gate at 9 am but were not allowed in by the principal of S.D. Adarsh Vidyalaya, Sector 47, Gurugram.”
Watch the viral video here:
Heartbreaking video.💔🥲
Condition of Parents who came along with their daughter for the UPSC Prelims exam today, as their daughter was not allowed for being late. Exam starts at 9: 30 am, and they were at the gate at 9 am but were not allowed in by the principal of S.D. Adarsh… pic.twitter.com/2yZuZlSqMZ— Sakshi (@333maheshwariii) June 16, 2024
Reactions online have been mixed, with some emphasizing the importance of adhering to rules and others expressing sympathy for the family’s distress.
This incident highlights the significant emotional and psychological pressures that competitive exams can impose on candidates and their families.