This Haleem vendor is a Government Judge today

English india-untold Oct 11 2023 Author: Ishwi Singh Image Credits:our own

Mohammad Kasim is a resident of Sambhal

English He spent his childhood washing dishes for his father’s hand cart business. Due to financial constraints, he used pillowcases as schoolbags. Image credits: our own

Setting up food stall

English As he grew older, Kasim set up his own stall and started selling haleem (a stew-based dish). Image credits: our own

Working for 14 hours a day

English Kasim worked at his stall from 6 am to 8 pm. Image credits: our own

Pursuing higher education

English In 2012, Kasim shut down his cart business and moved to Aligarh for higher education. Image credits: our own

A bright student

English Kasim pursued BA LLB and then secured first rank in LLM at University of Delhi. Image credits: our own

Kasim qualified for the UGC NET exam after completing his LLM.

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Receiving job offers

English Kasim received offers for teaching positions at two universities, but he continued preparing for the PCS examinations. Image credits: our own

Kasim secured 135th rank in UPPSC-J in 2023.

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Being an inspiration

English Among his eight siblings, Kasim is the only one who has recieved higher education. Image credits: our own

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