Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- He once lived with a smile, earning his livelihood by selling vegetables. Despite poverty, he never complained. He believed that as long as God had given him hands and legs, he must work hard and he did, every single day.

Today, fate has taken away the very leg with which he pedalled his bicycle to the market. This is the heartbreaking story of Jadu Kheti, a vegetable vendor from Sarangapali village under Binika block in Odisha'sSubarnapur district.

For years, Jadu walked the roads carrying heavy sacks of vegetables on his head, selling produce to support his family. He was healthy, hardworking, and full of hope. His biggest dream was to educate his son and daughter and give them a better future.

But everything ...