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Dec 15, 2025
He studied under streetlights, not under privilege โ and still became an IAS officer.
B.V. Pattabiraman was born into poverty, but he never allowed his circumstances to define his future.
With discipline, honesty, and relentless hard work, he cleared one of Indiaโs toughest exams โ IAS.
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Even after success, he chose integrity over comfort and service over power.
His journey proves that true success is built on character, not shortcuts.
A reminder that where you start does not decide where you can reach.
What keeps you going when life makes the journey difficult?
