India, July 21 -- A post by a student from Chandigarh on Reddit has struck a chord with many, as he shared how, after securing admission to one of Delhi University's top colleges, his parents are now unwilling to let him go, citing concerns about the city's pollution.

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The Reddit user, posting under the handle @TurnoverWeak9601, shared his emotional journey on the subreddit r/India. Titled "Got into Hansraj College but my parents don't want to send me because of Delhi's pollution. Feeling helpless," the post described the intense effort and personal struggles he endured to earn this opportunity.

"Hey everyone, I'm from Chandigarh and I gave...