Pune, 10th January 2025: A chance photograph of Priti Mohite, a 28-year-old housekeeping staff member from Pune, reading Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s biography at a book fair has gone viral, transforming her life in just two weeks.
Mohite, who dropped out of school after the fifth grade, was working at the Pune Book Festival when she was drawn to the book “Jag Badalnara Baap Manus” (The Man Who Changed the World), a biography of Dr. Ambedkar. Author Jagdish Ohol captured the moment while she was reading the book, and the image quickly spread across social media platforms.
The viral photo brought Mohite widespread recognition. She was honored at the book festival and received several gifts, including books and a Paithani saree. At the launch of the 30th edition of the book, Mohite was awarded the “Bapmaanus Special Reader Award” and was also given financial assistance for her daughter’s education.
A single mother living in Pune’s Bibvewadi area, Mohite spoke about her commitment to providing a better future for her five-year-old daughter despite ongoing financial struggles. “I want my daughter to have everything I couldn’t. I’m determined for her to stand on her own feet and not face the hardships I did due to a lack of education,” she said.
The incident has reignited conversations about the transformative power of education and the enduring impact of Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy. Author Jagdish Ohol emphasized the importance of such moments, saying, “Readers like Priti are proof that the reading culture is still alive. We must work together to nurture and strengthen this culture further.”
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