Coimbatore youth with disabilities clears UPSC exam in first attempt
A. Abdullah Afridh, a 25-year-old from Coimbatore with physical and visual disabilities, has successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination on his first attempt. He credited his success to the support of his parents and teachers, as well as his own sustained effort.
Why it matters
This story highlights individual resilience and the importance of inclusive educational support systems in high-stakes competitive exams.
A. Abdullah Afridh, 25, from Al-Ameen Colony in Coimbatore, who is unable to walk without assistance and has a visual impairment, has cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination in his first attempt.
The article is a human-interest piece focusing on personal achievement without political framing.
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