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Rajasthan Vegetable Vendor Files Claim for Rs 11 Crore Punjab Diwali Bumper Win

Punjab lottery officials verified receipt of his original ticket, cautioning that the state runs only paper lotteries.

Amit Shera, who won ₹11 crore in the lottery.
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Overview

  • Amit Sehra of Kotputli in Jaipur district won the Rs 11 crore first prize in the Punjab State Diwali Bumper 2025.
  • He bought the winning ticket in Bathinda during a visit after borrowing Rs 1,000 to purchase two tickets, while his wife's ticket won Rs 1,000.
  • He appeared at the Punjab lottery office in Chandigarh to submit the original ticket and claim paperwork, with officials confirming receipt and moving to process the claim.
  • The department reiterated that claims require the physical ticket plus bank and personal details, that no fee is charged, and that Punjab operates paper lotteries only, not online schemes.
  • Sehra said he will build a house, fund his children's education, and give Rs 50 lakh each to his friend's two daughters; officials earlier had difficulty contacting him due to a broken phone.