Rohtak, April 24 -- Several candidates from Haryana who have cleared the Civil Services Examination 2024, the results of which were announced on Tuesday, come from humble backgrounds. Their parents had limited resources, but they ensured their wards did not face any hurdle in preparations for the UPSC exam.

People discouraged my father from supporting my studies: Priya Siwach (AIR 219)

Priya Siwach, a resident of Gharwal village in Sonepat, is the daughter of a taxi driver. In her fourth attempt, Priya secured AIR 219. Her father Sanjay Siwach is a taxi driver, who used to ferry commuters on a daily basis in Gohana and Sonepat.

Talking to media at her native village, Priya said that many people used to advise her father not to continue...