Son of vegetable seller cracks CRPF exam, shares news with mother at her roadside stall: ‘This is where it all started’

Son of a vegetable seller cracked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) exam, and his happiness was irrepressible, as seen in a video now doing the rounds on the internet. The man, who goes by the name Gopal Sawant, was moved to tears as he went to his mother to break the news. His mother sells vegetables by the roadside to support her family.

“This is where it all started,” a resident said, pointing to the footpath. “She worked here every day so her son could dream bigger.”

In the viral clip, Sawant walks towards his mother’s vegetable stall with a bouquet. He bows down and touches his mother’s feet to seek her blessings. She then hugs him tightly and showers him with blessings. Both of them break into tears, while friends and family add colour to the celebration of his achievement.

“I only wanted him to stand on his own feet,” she is heard saying in the video.

The video was shared by an Instagram user, Vilas Kudalkar, who wrote, “Gopal Sawant from Shetkar Wadi in Pinguli was selected for the CRPF to serve the country. A heart-touching video of him sharing this news with his mother, who runs a business on the sidewalk at Kudal Nagar Panchayat.”

The video has since gone viral, amassing over 12 million views and a myriad of reactions.

“In a world where love comes with conditions and fades with time, a mother’s love stands alone—silent, selfless, and endless. She loves you in ways the world never will, not for who you become, but simply because you exist. No wonder she’s called God,” a third user reacted.