Kashmir Valley erupts in celebration as news of Faesal topping the Civil Services examination spread
The Kashmir Valley erupted in a spontaneous celebration on Thursday after the news that Shah Faesal, a medical graduate from a remote village in Kupwara, had topped this year's Civil Services Examination.
Faesal's journey to the topmost job in the country was seen as an achievement for the youth managed to crack the prestigious examination despite some recent traumatic experiences.
Seen as recognition of the Kashmiri talent, Faesal is the first Kashmiri Muslim to top the All India Services.
As Faesal was in Delhi, his temporary residence in Srinagar and ancestral home in Sogam village suddenly found themselves thrust in the limelight.
“We never imagined that Faesal would achieve such a thing. The phones have not stopped ringing,” said family friend Abdul Majid Pir.
Faesal's mother Mubeena, a government school teacher, is overwhelmed. After the killing of his father Ghulam Rasool Shah by militants in 2002, the first test Faesal faced was appearing for the Professional Entrance Examination for MBBS.
“He was disturbed, but he went ahead and was selected,” said Mubeena, tears of joy sparkling in her eyes. “I did not put any restrictions on him and whatever he wanted to do, he went ahead and did it,” said the proud mother.
After the death of Faesal's father, a respected teacher in the area, the family, including a sister and a brother, shifted to Srinagar. However, the incident did not affect Faesal's resolve to achieve his goal.
People from all walks of life visited Faesal's home to congratulate his family for a feat that has “made every Kashmiri proud.”
In Sogam, people celebrated by bursting crackers.
“Remarkable feat”
Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said it was a remarkable achievement. “Wherever Kashmiris have worked, they have excelled. I am proud of Faesal, who hails from a remote village. He has worked so hard and made us real proud,” he told The Hindu, adding that Kashmiri talent was unmatched.
The former Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, and People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti congratulated Faesal.
In a joint statement issued here on Thursday, the PDP leaders also said that the youth from the remotest Lolab area of the Kupwara district proved his capability by securing the first position in the country. They said Faesal's achievement also proved the intellectual potential of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and that his success would give inspiration to youth of the State.
Youth National Conference president Qaisar Jamsheed Lone and MLA Lolab Abdul Haque Khan were among others who congratulated Faesal.
After a 16-year gap
The last Kashmiri to have qualified for the IAS was Asghar Hassan Samoon. Faesal has entered the elite services after a gap of 16 years. Two more Kashmiris qualified for the Civil Services this year, while one entered the IPS last year.
Keywords: Kashmiri topper, Civil Service examinations, Shah Faesal
Thank You , I am really honored.
congrates Dr.Faesal for ur remarkable success. u proved that the kashmiris are alwasus best among all! Best Luck for ur future.
a ton of congrats. i pray that ur success will guide a lot of kashimiri youths and will give them hope
CONGRATS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU.YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN MUST BE HAPPY
DR ARUNA
many many congrats sir.....
carry on faesel, congrats to u
COGRETSS !!!!!!!!!!! for this wonderful victory and this achievment.
congratts to mr fasiel for achiving a great feat
n i want to add up that before him we had another son of kashmir mr khrushide ganie as second topper and we r proud of both of them.
CONGRATS FAESAL SIR , FANTASTIC ! WAT A GREAT SUCCESS ,DESPITE OF SO MANY ODDS ,YOU HAVE ACHIEVED SUCH A MIRACLE.........AMAZING, IT'S SIMPLY EXEMPLERY.....
Aslumalikum dr shah faisal,,,,,may allah give more blessings to u ...this is really proud moment for all us,,,,paticularly kashmiris,,,this is great source of inspiration for youths,,,,
Heartiest Congratulation Dr Faesal..!!!
Regards from
ur HSC Friend M Sayeed Ph.D Scholar from Jammu
Congrats Faisal Bhai
After reading all comments.I have tears in my eyes
You have made us all proud
I am sure you would do good for the people of kashmir..
Best of luck for future..
hi bhaijan we r prouding becouse u r first muslim candidate 1st ranker after long time
respected faesal sahab,I have no words to express your talent,you are a gem of a student and a bright son.YOU have made all of us proud and u have really set a benchmark in the history of kashmir and encouraged ur brotheren.
Thanks Faesal for making us proud...
It is happiness for all of us...
Asalamu Alikum; ABSOLUTELY MARVELLOUS of u.you make all the people of valley feel proud.i am damn confident to be next. s. mehraj llb student j.u
Heartiest congratulation to Shah Faisal and his family , May God Bless him and we all in the family wish him good luck and bright future.
congrats faisal u make all kashmirs proud may God bless u
***CONGRATULATIONS ,TO SECURE THIS POSITION IN DHAMAKEDAR ATTEMPET ***
u r hero of us
assalamu alikum dear shah faesal, wish u all the best in the future also. one request fom me is u to take care of every kashmiri who r being suspected everywhere make some issues to eradicate these suspection and do wel for the kashmir. save the kashmir dear, don`t let kashmir to dry.
say my greetings to ur brave mother also.from bilal bhat d.k.pora(spn)
Congratulations Faesal!
Congratulation. Specilly for your mental strength.A hope for next competants.
congratulation
mashallah, allah should bring baraka in your life and efforts, may allah guide u on right path, and u should be able to bring profit to the nation.
Mr Feasal, u r a genius. People can only dream of such thing but u did it. I am so proud of u. you have made J&K proud & also the district kupwara. Well done budy & please serve the people whole heartedly.
Thank You,
well done!!!!looking 4ward 2 see u work officially.:)
well done..........
@ best of luck for future
Hard work dedication and commitment never goes unrewarded.Kashmiris feel proud to see their boy in great heights .Mr Faisal is of course source of inspirations to kashmiri youth.
congrats dr faisal.u made every kashmiri to feel proud.may almighty shower his blessings on you always.God bless you and your family.
Congrates..
Respected Dr. Faisal Sir...
I am an aspirant of civial srvice exam and I am preparing for this exam since my Graduation...I have not yet applied for it and the reason is that I also want to appear only once and come up with flying colours by topping the list....Yesterday when I heared the news that our state has topped in UPSC Civil srvice....This news has provide me a lot of energy and boosted me a lot.....Congrates once again on this marvolous mile stone.....
Always remember who are you...!
salute you sir...You are a role model for the kashmiri youth like me.You have set a new benchmark for the boys like me who faced almost the same challenges.You are an inspiration to me.
A remarkable achievement, considering the circumstances in which he prepared for these exams.
Hopefully those who think killing people is bravery will realise that killing is for cowards who can't do better things. The bravery of Kashmiri spirit is reflected in Faesal's achievement.
COGRETSS !!!!!!!!!!! GIVE ME SOME SUUGGESTION ABOUT SELECTING OPTIONAL SUBJECT
congratulation for this wonderful victory and this achievment . I am confident shah faesal will do the best for this country and do some thing to eradiactae the root cause of corruption in the country through what soever reason.I expect to motivate this lobby to perform all the work in time frame work which will reduce the delay in statutory functioning.
Nation will be with u
S K Verma
congratulation for this wonderful victory for this achievment . I am confident shah faesal will do the best for this country and do some thing to eradiactae the root cause of corruption in the country through what soever reason.I expect to motivate this lobby to perform all the work in time frame work which will reduce the delay in statutory functioning.
Nation will be with u
S K Verma
Brother Faesal first of all You accept may 'salaam'.
Well-done my Dear, Its a really really great accomplishment, achievement for every students that you have done, I am very happy, May Allah success u in your life, May success touch your feet in every turn of life, May u rise highers highers and May u flourish.
I hope to you that you will be a helpful man for others person.
God bless you!
Congratulation
Dear Faesal Iam very glad to know your successful achivemaent , i wish to you a very happy future
This will add a new chapter in kashmiri youth. Youth of kashmiri now must pay attention on their education rather than on those people who misguide them make them terrorists.
if i say a congratulations then it will not b stasfactory. Allah had made u the proud of our kashmir.... so plz always work forsake of kashmiri people who had became a deadlock under the lable of terrorism..
if i say a congratulations then it will not b stasfactory. Allah had made u the proud of our kashmir.... so plz always work forsake of kashmiri people who had became a deadlock under the lable of terrorism..
beat ur last sucees. z surely applicable on u.......................lots of congrats....................................................................................
yes Dr. Faisal you have really made we all kashmiris proud.
congratulations.
You have landed our DREAM JOB
Congratulation and Good Luck.being an kashmiri we really feel proud.it is a great pleasure for us especially like kupwara people. .we people kupwara was suffering lot of mental depression till due to unemployement bt i think our depression has resolved. once again do the accept congrates of ur brother side.
Congratulations Faesal and family!
Very interesting that "India" has not been mentioned in many pride statements! This is still the INDIAN Civil Services, just in case some people forget. It is a matter of pride for the whole of India, not just Kashmir.
great achievement for a guy who is from terror hit kashmir,your success will inspire thousands of people to dream big.
Congrats to you Shah Faesal. I am very happy for you and your family. I hope every young Kashmirans follow you as a role model. You made both Kashmir and India proud.
My very best wishes again to you and your family.
nothing is impossible if u hav a BELIEF..This maxim has been yet again proved with dr faisal's success.may allah bring such news of joy every year.. Peer zada ashraf,ascoms jamu,final year mbbs
congrats Faesal .....very happy to hear tht u topped the examinations...all the best for your future....
from
Anusha Aman
Kerala
Awesome!!
Way to go....
May peace be with you.
assiamaiaikum congrats brother 4 ur huge success.i m really glad 4 ur achievement.
Congradulations!! Faisal
Congratulations, Faisal. My eyes were filled with tears when the news came that U have topped prestegious IAS exam.
The figure of your father Late Kh. Gh. Rasool Shah came to my eyes. He was a noble soul and I always remember his smiling face. In those days I was posted at Sogam. I am sure that he must be feeling proud of a son like U in the eternal world. I prey for your health and even a higher sucess in future.
Congratulations to you Faesal.Allah has given you an opportunity to serve the people.
PROUD
EXCELLENT!!!
CONGRATULATION....................
congrats!!!!!!wish u all the best for future......
Congratulation on being selected for first position. D display your best to in adm. Best of luck.
Mr.Faesal mubarak ho..for this grand success in awesome manner,doctor plus CSE topper,really mind blowing.You have set an example that any odd situation is not the path breaker for strongly determined person like you.You are a pioneer.may Allah bless u...
Congratulation for this grand success. I also wanted to be an IAS officer but i cud not. Every year wen Civil Services Exam result declare i search my face in it. This year i found it. Once again congrats.
This is really a tremendous achivement for all jammu and kashmir people.well done faisal .may ALMIGHTY bless you and u touch new horizon of sucess in ur life.i really salute u....
chhongratulation to getting the C S It is the Himalayan task that yu have done Hava a Great dream
Congratulations Faesal,wish you all the best, make Kashmir"heaven on earth" of India again,
Thanks.
SHAH FAESAL -> Great Job and Proud of you...Wish You a Very Good luck..where ever you intent to work anywhere in India, as an IAS or IPS...
Congratulations
Branding him Kashmiri more so Muslim is uncalled for. Such terminologies are preventing Muslims joining the main stream.
Congratulation again
Its how we can make ourselves proud. Throwing a stone means we are illetrate but shooting the arrow in the the never ending sky shows that there is a confidence in us that we can achieve the best and stand tall in the country where we are counted in the minority group.your picture today on the internet proved in itself the great job you did.may every kashmiri youth follow you I myself now have started to think at broad spectrum. thankyou for this.
many many congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its your day celebrate it.
Congratulations to SHAH for his success.. We are proud of you .MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH..
You have rekindled the hope of topping in IAS for musilims
congrets dr. saheb..
Hey Faisal,
Congratulations Faizal, serve the people, country at its best.
my heartious congratulations to FAESAL, You made us proud May god bless u.
FAIAL BHAI
CONGRATES FOR YOUR SUCCESS........YOU MAKE WHOLE INDIAN MUSLIMS PROUD..
MAY ALLAH BLESS U
JAI HIND
hope other fellowbeings from J&K take a cue from you. our youth are second to none. getting rigth information is the only problem. with people like Faesal around this should become easier. your success will give impetus to do well not only in IAS butJEE, AIEE,AIPMT, GATE, NATA, IES,etc
I am software support engineer for one of Microsoft's big clientie (The Gaint of software), This is really a great achievement for Kashmir valley and we Kashmirs. Dear Faisal you have made us Proud. My best wishes are always with you. Have a great time ahead!!!!!!!!!!!!
heartly congratulations faisal......u really made evryone proud..m really inspired from your dedication as i am too an IAS aspirant.Ur achievement is a source of inspiration for all your juniors...our country really needs bureaucrats like you...congratulations once again!!
vasudha pathak
delhi...
sir..u have made we kashmiris proud...hats off to u fo ur brilliant achievement....God bless!
The story is very touching... and the reality is sweet. May God bless Faesal with all the success and happiness and the people from Kashmir, the spirit to move on.
Excelent Faisal,
Congratulations, for achieving the world's top most success.
Congratulation to u brother shah we r proud of u...thanks to almighty allah
Bravo Faesal, I feel proud, you really are role model for all yougsters of valley, you a proud son of this soil... wish you best of luck & great time ahead
Congratulations and all the best for future. v proud of u ...........Faisal The crown of kupwara
Congratulations. Hope this inspires kashmiri students other who fear that things are difficult and never give their best.
Parvez, Computer Engineer cum developer
well done doc every kashmiri z proud of u!
Mr Shah Faesal, really you are a brilliant and I CONGRATULATES you and your whole family.
Faisal u r a gem of a personality. i knew u wud do any possible thng. U were my batch mate in Biscoe. cograts yaar. may Allah bless u.
Congrates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dear Faesal you a achieved a marvealous milestone of history of Kashmir . I think your notions may not change in the future moments which you have to face. once again Congrates to your gracious personality ,
welldoneboy it was really good to seeyour picture in newpaper it my wish you become good office too i am suhail shahid khan from srinagar it my opinion about you have a nice day
This is really a great achievement for Kashmir valley and we Kashmirs, I really want to hug this fellow for a while. Dear bro Faisal you have made we Kashmirs Proud. My best wishes are always with you. Have a great time ahead.
I am a student from HAMDARD PUBLIC SCHOOL and he was our doctor in our school i never knew that he would be come such a famous person
i respect you a lot sir best of luck
congratulations Shah Faesal. wish you all the best for your future life.
Its very good news that shah Faisal is topper in civil services examination and he was a village guy and very important thing is that without any coching centre he securied great achivement that inspiered me as a student.
shahid ahmad
Beachlor of Engineering and Technology(studing)
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA,NEW DELHI 110025
FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATION TO SHAH FAESAL ON HIS SPLENDED SUCCESS IN CIVIL SERVICES-2009.IT IS VERY CLEAR THAT ONLY FIRMA DETERMINATION AND DEVOTION TOWARD ANY TARGET CAN MAKE SUCCESSFULL WHETHER CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE TOUGH AND NOT IN YOUR FAVOUR. SHAH FAESAL HAS GIVEN A GREAT EXAMPLE BEFORE ALL ASPIRENTS WHO WANTS TO BECOME ANYTHING IN HIS LIFE, THEY SHOULD LEARN WITH THE SUCCESS OF SHAH NOW WHO BECAME SHAHANSHAH.
BEST WISHES FROM RAKESH KUMAR
Dear brother shah fasel sahib you believe or not by god when i heard that you have topped in IAS the joy of tears was sparkling from my eyes i love you ....... may god bless you and do not guest of any hot wind touch to you. My request to you is to help the poor and serve the kashmiris and others.
very nice good people wh0 hard work get successful
well this is indeed a proud moment for we kashmiries tht one of our brother have achieved such a feat in kashmir history toppng ias.we r proud of u brother.may allah bless u
Every Incident has a truth behind that!!!
Great achivement. Congratulations and all the best for future.
May all the kashmiri youth think like dr. shah Faeshel
Mr. Imtiyaz Ismail Parray is one of the Kashmiri who is presently getting training at Hyderabad, is another kashmiri who has qualified IAS examination since Mr. Asghar Samoon 1993, please get ur information updated.
we are proud of you and u r our desh ke saan
congratulation,FASEAL
it is really really really remarkable achievement not only for himself bt for the nation .allah bless u & ur family with lot of prestige & happiness.
Alhamdulillah, congrats dear faesal ,really u have made us proud and you have shown the whole world Kashmiris have the best talent and it is the time to nurture this talent and give them mental freedom so that they can realize their dreams and the DREAMS of Poor Kashmiris Where JOy like this is Rare.JAI hO Kashmir!
it's a unbelievable achieve for his target,congrats for his....
congrats Mr Shah Faesal for your remarkable success in CSE you have made every kashmiri to feel proud.........
All the very best faesal!
You are a great mother Mubeena. Dr. Faesal is a gem of a son and a bright student.
Excellent , Now people from terrorist hit areas are coming to show up their talent despite facing so much difficulties......congrats again
Congratulation Faisal,
i never feel happiness like today, when i read today’s great and great news by our local news paper (Greater Kashmir)
Best Regards,
John Mohammad
P.Administrator
Kentz Engineering & Construction Ltd.
KSA.
my eyes are full of tears this time . i am proud of this grand success.
may Allah give such a grand success to dozens of kashmiris everyyear so that bad politicians and selfish people cann,t exploit kashmiris any more.one thing from me to mr.faesal is that while in service always remember your creator and his messanger Mohammad(PBUH) as one day on the day of judgement you are answerable before almighty allah with his help
and your hardwork you achieved such a grand success.
Really a jublient achivement by you faisal
it is not only your success but the success of inspiration
i hope by you we will have many ias AND IPS officers Insha ALLAH
THANKS TO ALLAH FOR GIVING KASHMIR SUCCESS
congratulation for your big achievement.give me some advice as i am an i.a.s aspirator . hope you will bring some change in our country.tanksssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
all the best sir
Congratulations to the whole Kashmiri nation. Faesal!!! you have shown us the way, we are proud of You. Instead of being in the World of turmoil, you have excelled and gone quite ahead.
Salam ali kum
Congratulations brother!
You have made us proud masha allah and trust me I just feel like crying. Its just too good a news to be true and I am so proud of you. Very happy for your family.May almighty always give you the best in life and I really hope you achieve whatever you want from life plus help kashmiris with your services.
weldone fessel this will be the rejuvination of kashmir"heaven on earth" and good future for a dreamed india as "peaceful, prosper, litrate, powerfulcountry of best people in this universe"
shah faesal, we Kashmiris are proud of you
Way to go! Congratulations Faesal!
Congrats !!!
congrats did a great job by topping in ur maiden attemp hats off boss.
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