Twin brothers in top 10 HS merit list
Kolkata: A set of twins has featured in the top 10
Higher Secondary merit list
. Anik and Anish Barui from Bankura born on Oct 30, 2006, secured ninth position this year with 97.8% from Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya (Residential).
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Both the brothers secured ranks in the Madhyamik exam as well with Anish securing fourth position and Anik bagging the sixth spot.
Anik is the younger twin born 25 minutes later than Anish. The brothers said are delighted to have each other for company on the merit list. "We did not expect to secure the same rank in the HS merit list. It is overwhelming. It would have been heart wrenching if either of us would have been missed out," said Anik.
Both have studied together since childhood and have competed with each other for the HS exam. Having secured a distinguished rank in the Class XII exam, Both brothers want to pursue medicine and become doctors. "We studied together and guided each otherbecause we know each other inside out. We are each other's support system," said Anish.
Like most twins, the two are inseparable and have shared joys and sorrows, have similar hobbies and passion.
From watching movies to sharing secrets, playing football, the siblings love to spend time together. When asked if they have fights or differences, Anik said, "Fights are common between siblings. It strengthens our bond."
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