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To celebrate the news, the mother-son duo hug each other while their family and friends put on colors to mark the moment.
The accident occurred in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. (Image source: Instagram)
The Internet is filled with emotional videos of people conveying the good news to their parents after passing various tests and overcoming many financial, social and physical obstacles in their lives. Adding to the useful collection, a video is currently going viral on social media depicting an emotional moment of a young man falling at his mother’s feet and hugging her after informing her of his selection for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The accident occurred in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.
What makes the moment even more poignant is the location where the news was revealed. Not at home or during a celebration, but on a roadside sidewalk where his mother sells vegetables to support the family.
What’s in the video?
Identified by media reports as Gopal Sawant, the newly selected Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recruit shared his achievement at the same place where his mother worked tirelessly for years to support the family and his dreams. In the video, Sawant is seen approaching his mother at her vegetable stall and calmly telling her the news.
The mother listens to him at first before her eyes fill with tears as the truth sinks in. The two then shared a heartfelt hug that left viewers in tears.
Where did it all start?
“This is where it all started,” a local resident is heard saying in the background, pointing to the footpath. “She worked here every day so her son could dream bigger,” he added.
In the emotional moment caught on camera, Sawant’s mother was heard saying: “I just wanted him to stand on his feet.”
At the end of the video, family and friends rushed to apply color to the mother-son duo to celebrate the moment.
Social media is flooding the video with praise
Since it was posted online, the video has received more than 12 million views and struck a chord with audiences across social media platforms. Users flooded the comments section with compliments and love.
One comment read: “Really, today that mother got the fruits of her hard work. She is so lucky to have such a son.”
Another said: “You paid your mother’s debt, brother… Now take good care of your parents.”
“This result is more heartwarming than the company’s victory,” one user said.
One person wrote: “Proud moment. Kudos to your hard work.”
“Best video I’ve seen on the internet today,” some chanted.
One account posted: “Her brothers made her proud. All the sacrifices she made for him paid off! Congratulations on your hard work.”
Netizens described this moment as a true reflection of the mother’s hard work, determination and sacrifices.
Delhi, India, India
January 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM IST
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