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Civil servant’s full circle moment as he inspects MGNREGA site where his father was once a worker

A civil servant inspected an MGNREGA site, recalling his father once worked there, and the heartfelt post went viral.

Published on: Sep 28, 2025, 21:30:18 IST
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A moving story from Assam has captured the internet’s attention after a civil servant shared how his personal journey came full circle. Rubu Borah, an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, posted a heartfelt note on X along with a picture of himself inspecting Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) works.

An  civil servant visited an MGNREGA site where his father once worked, and his full-circle story touched thousands online.. (X/@_RubuBorah)
An civil servant visited an MGNREGA site where his father once worked, and his full-circle story touched thousands online.. (X/@_RubuBorah)

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“Full circle! Once my father was an MGNREGA worker. Now I’m humbled to inspect MGNREGA works as a civil servant. Grateful!” Borah wrote in his post. His reflection struck a chord with many, highlighting both his father’s hard work and his own achievement.

Take a look here at the post:

The post has already garnered more than 142k views and continues to draw attention. Users described the moment as inspiring, touching, and symbolic of the values of hard work and humility.

Comments filled with pride and encouragement

The comments section was flooded with supportive and heartwarming messages. One user responded, “Loved this. Wishing best always.” Another added, “Woahhhh. Your parents must be so proud.” A more thoughtful message read, “Hope you carry the much needed empathy with you for the workers.”

Several others praised Borah’s achievement as a beacon of hope for young people. “You have come a long way! Congrats,” one user wrote, while another shared, “There is no better sight than this. So good to see that you have not let your father’s hard work go in vain. You are an inspiration for the youth Rubu. Lead from the front and help as many as you can. My best wishes!!!”

Others echoed similar sentiments, with one saying, “Congratulations brother!! Posts like these make this platform beautiful.”

  • Mahipal Singh Chouhan
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    Mahipal Singh Chouhan

    Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. He primarily covers offbeat, trending and human-interest stories, with a focus on emerging social media trends, online conversations and real-world incidents that capture public attention. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal works on identifying and developing fast-moving digital stories, adding context and journalistic perspective to viral moments while maintaining accuracy, clarity and readability for online audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. Beyond journalism, he has a keen interest in history and sports and enjoys expanding his general knowledge.Read More

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