IIT-Delhi Alumnus Turned IFS Officer Reflects on Parents’ Sacrifice: ‘Only AC Ever Purchased’

IFS officer Anupam Sharma made the post, several people were left emotional. A few also shared about the efforts their parents made.

IFS officer Anupam Sharma shared a touching story about his family’s supportive efforts during his competitive exam preparation, which quickly went viral on the microblogging platform, stirring emotions among many viewers.

“This is the only AC my parents had ever purchased, ~10 years back in 2014. It was installed in my room so that I can prepare for competitive exams with greater comfort & focus in summer. Just a glimpse of efforts put in by middle-class parents for their children’s future,” wrote Sharma in the post. Alongside, he also posted a picture of the AC.

This post was shared on April 7. Since being shared, it has gained over four lakh views. The post also has close to 9,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. Many people flocked to the comments section to share their reactions.

An individual wrote, “They are proud parents, and you did hard work and brought change sir.”

A second said, “The best part is that you don’t let them down. Probably one of the best feelings for parents to see their son making their dreams into reality.”

“Proud parents and proud son. It is evident your hard work and dedication resulted in the calmness in their heart,” shared a third.

A fourth added, “We purchased one for my daughter for her 12 exams in Chennai to help her study better. Today, she is in the Indian Foreign Service. For middle-class Indians, education is the only asset, and we do our very best to offer that to our children.”

A fifth commented, “The level of sacrifice and contribution that parents make for their children is something that no one else can even imagine; parents live out their dreams in their children.”

A sixth posted, “My parents also only installed AC in mine and my sister’s rooms while we were students. They used a fan. The unwavering love and compassion of parents is beyond belief. Bless them.”