From Mumbai's Wadi Bunder slum to UPSC triumph: Hussain Sayyed's inspiring journey

Written By Raunak Jain | Updated: May 26, 2023, 11:41 AM IST

Hussain Sayyed triumphs in the UPSC despite being from the slum of Wadi Bunder in Mumbai.

In the vast expanse of Wadi Bunder, a sprawling slum nestled within the city of Mumbai, an extraordinary narrative of perseverance and triumph takes shape. Meet Hussain Sayyed, a tenacious individual of 27 years who defied overwhelming odds and emerged victorious by conquering the UPSC exam of 2022, thereby attaining the coveted All India Rank 570. As the story unfolds, the spotlight shines upon Hussain Sayyed's father, Ramzan Ismail Sayyed, toiling diligently as a contractual laborer amidst the hustle and bustle of the loading and unloading precincts at Indira Dock. Ramzan harbored grand aspirations for his son to rise as a 'bada officer' and provided unwavering support, despite his own lack of formal education.

It is within the crucible of unlettered parentage that Hussain Sayyed's unwavering self-belief and indomitable determination found fertile ground to thrive. Almost instantaneously, Hussain Sayyed ascended the local echelons, transforming into an unforeseen luminary and an inadvertent paragon within the destitution-stricken confines of his neighborhood.

Originating from the confines of a one-room tenement situated in Wadi Bunder, Hussain Sayyed's transformative odyssey culminated in his triumphant conquest of the prestigious UPSC exam, thereby epitomizing the sheer potency embedded within unwavering determination and self-belief. Unquestionably, he serves as an example, a beacon of hope for innumerable individuals, unequivocally demonstrating that through unwavering dedication and steadfast support, even the most fantastical dreams can irrefutably metamorphose into a tangible and resplendent reality.

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