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Daily wage labourer’s son scores 498/500 and tops amid real hardship
India
Published on 6 May 2026
He says he studied with barely anything
Abhay Gupta, from Sidhi in Madhya Pradesh, stunned his state by scoring 498/500 and securing the second rank in Class 10 board exams. Living in a dilapidated house with a daily wage labourer father, Abhay credits discipline, consistency, and persistence—not privilege—for his success. His story is a sharp reminder that grit can outperform circumstance.
- Abhay Gupta scored 498/500 in MP Class 10 exams
- He finished with second rank despite daily wage constraints
- His father shared how their struggles shaped his mindset
- Discipline and steady effort drove his results
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