17 October 2026
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When Life Comes Full Circle

Indian Masterminds Stories

The Shyam Sundar Saraswati Vidyalaya, Inter College of Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) holds a special place in IAS officer Divyanshu Patel’s life. This school was like a second home to him. He passed his class 12th from SSSV.

The 2017 batch officer of UP cadre went back to his alma mater in a new role as the Election Observer. It was a surreal feeling for him and a nostalgic moment which brought back many memories.

The officer shared his latest photos while in school.

Mr. Patel has served as Chief Development Officer VC, Unnao-Shuklaganj Development Authority and also as Special Secretary/Additional Commissioner, Food Security and Drugs Administration.


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