Overview

• After three failed competitive exams and a mentally challenging year, a Chandigarh student cleared CUET 2025 to earn a seat at DU’s prestigious Hansraj College.
• His parents have refused to let him relocate to Delhi, citing the city’s hazardous air quality as a threat to his health.
• The student’s Reddit post under @TurnoverWeak9601 went viral on July 20, drawing widespread empathy and media attention.
• Online users recommended solutions such as air purifiers, N95 masks and highlighting campus greenery to address pollution concerns.
• He remains unable to enroll as parental fears persist, highlighting the tension between academic ambition and environmental health worries.