16-05-2025
UP District Education Officer's Post On Son's 60% Is A Must-Read For All Parents
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Rakesh Singh stressed that every child has unique talents and specially congratulated parents whose children didn't succeed this time, encouraging hope for the future
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently declared its results, sparking mixed reactions from students and parents—some celebrated success, while others faced disappointment.
In the midst of this, a heartening example was set by Rakesh Singh, Aligarh's Basic Education Officer. He publicly praised his son, Rishi Singh, for securing 60% in his intermediate exams, encouraging other parents to support their children regardless of their marks.
Rakesh Singh's post on social media, sharing Rishi's marksheet, quickly gained attention for its uplifting message. His son achieved 60% in the CBSE 12th examination, and rather than expressing disappointment, Singh celebrated his son's effort and urged other parents to foster a positive outlook in their children. Singh's message was shared over 230 times on the X platform.
In his post, Rakesh Singh wrote that life can be started anew at any time. He congratulated his son on passing the intermediate examination with 60% marks.
मेरे बेटे ऋषि ने 60% के साथ इंटरमीडिएट की परीक्षा पास की है, बहुत बहुत बधाई और शुभकामनाएं बेटा। जैसे ही मैंने अपने बच्चे को बधाई दिया उसने पूछा पापा आप नाराज तो नहीं हैं इतने कम नंबर आए हैं। मैंने उसे बताया कि नहीं मैं नाराज नहीं बल्कि आज उतना खुश हूं जितना मैं कभी अपने सेलेक्शन… — Rakesh singh BSA Aligarh (@bsa_aligarh72) May 13, 2025
Singh recalled a conversation with his son, who asked if he was upset about the average marks. Singh replied that he wasn't angry, in fact, he was as happy as the day he landed his first government job.
Singh shared his own academic journey, revealing that he had scored just 52% in graduation, 60% in high school, and 75% in intermediate. He reassured parents whose children didn't score well or failed that there's no need for disappointment or panic—life offers many second chances. Through determination and hard work, Singh gained admission to Allahabad University and eventually secured 80% in history in the Public Service Commission exams.
Singh emphasised that every child has unique talents and offered special congratulations to parents whose children didn't succeed this time. He reminded them that every child is a valuable creation of the universe, with the potential to grow, learn, and excel in the future.
Rishi Singh scored 66 in English, 62 in Geography, 70 in Physical Education, 53 in Political Science, and 50 in History in the CBSE Class 12 exams. He aspires to become a lawyer and is currently awaiting counselling for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
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