Topper owes it to his girlfriend, family

New Delhi, April 6

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Twitter is going ga-ga over UPSC topper Kanishak Kataria attributing his success to his ladylove. An alumnus of IIT-Bombay, he topped in his first attempt the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, results of which were declared yesterday.

“It’s a very surprising moment. I never expected to get the first rank. I thank my parents, sister and my girlfriend for the help and moral support. People will expect me to be a good administrator and that’s exactly my intention,” an overjoyed Kataria told reporters.

Kataria is believed to be the first civil services examination topper to have broken stereotypes, formally thanking his girlfriend for his success.

Some cheered him for advocating a progressive mindset and lauded the scholar for celebrating his romantic relationship publicly.

“In India, students are advised to observe celibacy — ‘Brahmcharya’, concentrate on studies and keep away from relationship during school-college days. Kanishak Kataria, AIR 1 in UPSC final exam, thanking girlfriend (along with parents and sister), for the help and moral support,” a tweet read. — IANS