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Maharashtra Vegetable Seller’s Son Shares CRPF Selection With Mother at Her Stall

An Instagram clip of the moment drew over 12 million views, with messages praising a mother’s sacrifice.

Overview

  • Gopal Sawant, from Shetkar Wadi in Pinguli, Sindhudurg, is seen informing his mother of his selection to the Central Reserve Police Force.
  • He returned to her roadside vegetable stall at Kudal Nagar Panchayat to deliver the news at the place he grew up around.
  • The video shows him presenting a bouquet, touching his mother’s feet for blessings, and embracing as relatives celebrate with color.
  • Instagram user Vilas Kudalkar posted the clip and identified Sawant and the location in his caption.
  • The post has garnered about 12 million views along with widespread comments lauding the family’s perseverance and the son’s milestone, with locals saying “this is where it all started.”