So, Gawan, Rajpura, and Janwai--
ALC sahab.
- You wanted to see me, sir? - Come in.
- Yes, sir. - As I was saying,
the land in Gawan, Rajpura, Janwai
covers an area of 200 acres.
It is lying vacant.
Many residents there have already migrated,
and the few who remain also wish to leave.
- So, if we could talk-- - Sorry to interrupt, sir.
Dubey ji, it's also important to mention
why thousands of people are migrating from there.
Well, sir...
Sir, let me explain.
Actually, sir...
Gawan, Rajpura, and Janwai are situated on the banks of Ganga.
So, over the past eight to ten years,
with the collusion of the local MLA and corporators,
the sand-mining mafia has taken control of these riverbank areas.
Sir, two murder cases have also come to light,
and it's out of fear of such incidents that people are migrating.
- Rajesh. - Sir.
Arrange a meeting for me with the SHO and SP of these areas.
I will not permit criminal mafias to seize control of this district.
Dubey ji, being short on time doesn't give you the excuse
to come up with foolish solutions.
Sorry, sir.
Thank you, sir.
- Rajesh ji. - Yes, sir.
Come on, Dubey ji, you've got to shape up.
Continue your efforts against the sand-mining mafia
with the same resolve.
- Sure, sir. - You're doing great.
Thank you, sir.
You weren't present in the meeting yesterday.
What happened at the inquiry?
What's your read on how this will turn out?
Sorry, sir.
The proceedings of this inquiry are to remain confidential.
I know.
I just wanted to know what strategy you plan to use in this grand war.
There's no strategy, sir.
I just have one ultimate weapon.
But if I use that...
then one thing's for sure.
DM Rampur will not be spared.
Instead of calming my curiosity, you only stoked it further.
When do you plan on using this weapon?
Just waiting for the right time, sir.
It is believed
that Hindi-medium aspirants face greater challenges
than English-medium aspirants in clearing the UPSC exams.
Before I dive into the details, I'd like to hear about your experience.
- Madam. - Yes, Pawan?
In Greek mythology, there's a character called Sisyphus.
Sisyphus gets up each morning
and, with relentless effort throughout the day,
drags a giant stone
to a mountain's peak.
But almost immediately, the stone rolls back down to the earth.
Sisyphus rises again the next day, and the ordeal repeats for eternity.
Madam, I'm the Sisyphus of Mukherjee Nagar.
And that stone of mine is The Hindu.
Ma'am...
no other newspaper provides content like The Hindu
when it comes to UPSC relevance. So, it's crucial to read it.
I attempt to read it every morning, but...
but I struggle with English, so I don't get through it.
And because of this, I miss my classes, ma'am.
Firstly, you are not Sisyphus.
You're from Basti, not Greece.
Actually, you're Abhimanyu,
who's trapped in the chakravyuh, unable to find an exit.
Secondly, you must read The Hindu
for its content.
For which we need to learn English.
The subject that scares you.
So, psychological barriers...
"manovaigyaanik baadhaen."
Today, we'll learn the ways to overcome it. Okay?
- Yes, ma'am. - Alright.
Psychological barrier number one.
"No option."
You don't have a choice.
Let me explain.
About seven to eight years ago, I lived in Chennai.
I was there for two years, yet I couldn't learn Tamil.
One day, my friends and I went to eat gol gappas.
The gol gappa seller,
though from Bihar,
was fluent in Tamil.
He told me
that he came to Chennai just six months ago.
I asked in surprise, "How did you learn to speak Tamil so well so quickly?"
He smiled and said...
"Madam, I didn't have a choice."
And on the other hand,
I had Hindi and English as options,
which is why I couldn't learn Tamil.
Remember this well.
To succeed in the UPSC exams,
you have no other options or shortcuts.
Devote yourself entirely to it.
Okay? So...
Psychological barrier number two.
Learn 700 words. That's it.
Okay?
So...
any paragraph...
Hot off the pan, today's special aloo parathas,
courtesy of Mr. Brar.
By the way, my recipe's better. Here you go.
Hey, what's wrong?
What...
Show me.
Did you just check?
And... you missed your periods?
But is this thing reliable?
But we took all precautions, right?
Dhairya, do you think we should see a doctor-- I mean, a gynecologist?
What if this is wrong? You know, sometimes...
the results are inaccurate.
I've taken the test twice, Guri.
Oh!
I know we didn't plan this, but--
But this isn't an unwanted box of sweets we can just give away.
It's good news.
From this point, a straight highway stretches for about 25 kilometers.
- I'll share the details with you-- - Just a second.
Hey, can I call you back in the evening?
- Abhilash, this is urgent. - Yes.
What's up?
- That letter... - Okay, just a minute.
This one?
Sorry, I need to take this call.
I think we can go ahead with these arrangements.
- Thank you. - Okay.
- Could you please come with me? - Yes.
Yeah, tell me, Dhairya.
I want to tell Guri everything about that letter.
What? Why?
You know how he's going to react.
- Besides, the inquiry-- - Abhilash, I'm pregnant.
What?!
Oh!
Oh... wow.
That's... that's good news.
Congratulations.
I don't want to begin this new journey
with lies.
Of course, I understand.
But, Dhairya, could you please wait for a few days?
After that, we'll together tell Guri about it.
Look, I don't want you to keep things from him,
but I don't want him to misunderstand you or me.
What if Sandeep bhaiya gives the letter to the committee in the next few days?
Dhairya, listen.
We cannot let this fear cause another issue.
Just give me some time, okay? Just three to four days, please.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Namaste, Pawan bhaiya.
DAINIK GAURAV
Traitor!
- Lokesh. - Yes, bhaisahab?
What were the rules?
Whoever reads any newspaper besides The Hindu
shall be labeled a traitor in the public forum.
And?
Bhaiya, to be honest, I never understood the reason.
I've studied in a Hindi-medium school and I'm most comfortable with Hindi.
And what's wrong with wanting to study in Hindi?
Free from British rule, yet still enslaved by English.
Hey, Govind!
You don't understand, man.
Hindi is not inferior to English.
But what about the UPSC-relevant content available in Hindi?
There's far less material in Hindi than in English.
This is why English-medium aspirants are more likely to succeed
in the UPSC exams than Hindi-medium aspirants.
It's not as if UPSC holds any personal grudge against us.
That's true.
And look, we're not the kind of people
who would oppose English just because we struggle with it.
- We will learn English. - We will, bhaisahab.
We will clear UPSC.
We will work our way through the system
and proudly tell everyone
that we are Hindi-medium aspirants.
- That's excellent, bhaiya! - Wow, bhaiya!
Very well said, bhaisahab!
Well said, bhaiya! More power to you!
So, Hindi-medium aspirant Govind,
it's only when people like us come into power
that this system will reform.
Understood?
Got it, bhaiya.
- Strong tea, anyone? - I'd like some.
- Me too. - Me too.
Like ma'am said, there are around 700 words
frequently appearing in The Hindu.
Check this out, I've made a list
- of 450 words. - Let me see, bhaiya.
Have this photocopied
- and give it to everyone. - Wait, man.
- Govind! Hurry up with the tea! - Coming right up!
Read weekly magazines. You'll get good, relevant Hindi content.
Reading The Hindu requires prior knowledge of English.
But ma'am suggested that we read the right newspaper
for current affairs and writing answers.
Pawan bhaiya also says that we'll lag behind if we don't read The Hindu.
Check this out. Pawan bhaiya has made a list of 450 English words.
He has asked us to memorize this, so we shall do it.
- I see. - "Despite facing intense opposition..."
Despite facing intense opposition...
"The government has proven..."
The government has proven...
Pertina...
cious...
Hey, Lokesh, check the meaning of this word.
What's the spelling?
P-E-R-T-I-N-A-C-I-O-U-S.
- You want to know my strategy? - Yes!
Bhaiya, you've cracked IRS. There must be something about your strategy.
Like ma'am mentioned, don't read the newspaper superficially.
CSPE. Crime, sports, local politics, and entertainment can be ignored.
Check this out. "Jewelry shop robbed of goods worth ten lakh."
This is irrelevant to us. Chuck this and move ahead.
My strategy is "analyze and minimize."
How do we analyze? Previous years' question papers.
Find out which topics have the most number of questions.
- Get it? Understood? - Yes.
- Any doubts? - No, sir.
- All clear? - Yes, bhaiya.
Two teas.
Hey, Rinku, Govind! What's up?
- All good, bhaiya. - How's the preparation going?
Everything is in control.
- Following the strategy? - Yes, following your strategy. Only.
Wow! Good going, man!
- Baba, how are you? - All good.
I'm always good.
I've got you a present.
Here's a list of 650 English words.
Memorize all of it.
We used to have a list of 1680 words.
I'll share it with y'all.
SAMBHAL
STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL, SAMBHAL
Sir, this is the second portion
- of the railway land we first saw. - I see.
Sir, this 250-acre land was originally meant for a railway yard.
Some ten thousand people live here illegally.
How long has this colony been here?
For the last 12 to 15 years.
RAMPUR DISTRICT COLLECTOR
ABHILASH SHARMA
NARENDRA KUMAR DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER
This throws your entire plan out of the window, Abhilash.
Sir, industrialists expect a change in government in the next elections,
and they believe the opposition will offer them a higher price for these lands.
- I'll try to reason with them again-- - But the chances are bleak. Right?
Abhilash, you shouldn't have proposed this plan without an NOC.
I have given an update to the education secretary.
If he asks me about the future plan, what should I say?
That there isn't one?
Sir, we still have the 200-acre land.
Apart from that, Shahabad has a contingency plan
for 250 acres of land near the railway.
The place where about ten thousand people reside?
- It's illegal, sir. - I know.
But the Railways itself hasn't been able to vacate this land for the last 15 years.
And the government won't touch it, because vote bank.
So, how will you?
Sir, if we take the responsibility to vacate the land,
the railways won't resist selling that land.
What about the rehabilitation of those ten thousand people?
The social impact assessment unit will reject this proposal.
Sir, the government can override the suggestions from SIA.
But it will not, for the same reason.
Vote bank politics.
Sir, please give me some time. I'll figure this out.
We don't have time, Abhilash.
Sir.
I've got a better plan. Please have a look, sir.
Sir, by Baniya Kheda, at the Sambhal-Rampur border,
there's a group of six villages.
Around 400 acres of farmland are located here.
The water level here has been steadily dropping for the last few years.
This has caused heavy losses for the farmers.
Sir, my team is in touch with these six village councils.
I believe that by offering a fair rate,
we can acquire this land without any problems.
This land is near the Sambhal-Rampur highway, am I right?
Yes, sir.
Pawan, BHEL had plans to establish a plant here too.
- Oh! - Being near the highway,
people demand more than the circle rate,
but the government can only buy land at the circle rate.
- Sir, I can talk to-- - So, BHEL was unsuccessful.
What I mean to say is that this is a lost cause, Pawan.
You're wasting your time there.
- Sir... - Abhilash, Pawan.
I don't think you realize the pressure I'm under with this project.
I had to pull a lot of strings
to get this project kick-started all over again, but here we are!
Back to square one!
You've got 25 days.
Either come to me with a concrete plan,
or I will request the education secretary
to hand this project over to some other division
because we are incapable of executing this project.
That'll be all.
Sir.
You've only listened to one aspect of my exam strategy.
But strategies are merely a way to succeed in the exams.
If your goal is to serve the country and shape its future,
focus on reinforcing the education system's foundation.
You're not just going to sit in a chair.
You also need to understand the people
you're going to work with.
Good one!
- This is Mukherjee Nagar. - Yes.
I'm glad that I could be of help to you.
Oh, come on, Pawan ji!
I had no idea that the poet I admire so deeply
is also such an exceptional teacher.
You're embarrassing me.
The truth is, I'm your fan. Sandeep bhaiya told me about
the objective behind the complete overhaul of government schools, and...
the Education Town project.
It's all very inspiring.
We're doing our part, but you're the one doing the real work.
What good is this position if we can't bring about any real change?
Exactly.
You don't earn praise for nothing.
I'm glad to know you understand my intentions.
Oh...
- And there's your old friend Abhilash. - Yeah!
Sandeep ji mentioned about you and Abhilash.
God knows why he has a problem with me.
Yeah.
He keeps making things difficult for me.
Well...
- There's this old friend of mine... - Yeah?
who would say that I made Abhilash my psychological barrier.
I told her if that was true, I'd break the barrier.
But I think I never succeeded.
- Gurpreet Singh is an old friend of yours? - Yes. Guri.
Sandeep ji as well?
Well, to me, he's Sandeep bhaiya.
So, this inquiry...
A smidgen of help.
Pawan ji, don't mind me, but...
you're talking to the wrong person.
To be honest, not even a third world war could make me
turn against Abhilash.
Well, word is that you and Abhilash
have a complicated past.
You're unaware of our deep-rooted history.
It predates the history you know.
- Congratulations, bhai. - Yes!
He was the first
- among the three of us to fail the UPSC. - Hey!
He was the first to get married, and he's the first to become a father.
- Congratulations, bhai. - Thank you.
Really happy for you.
Where's Dhairya?
She's feeling a bit under the weather, so I asked her to rest at home.
- I see. - Such times...
- You're right. - give you anxiety.
- Tell me one thing. - Yeah?
Have you decided on a name for the baby yet?
I mean, I've got a couple of names in mind.
I thought when we'd meet-- Well, I know there's still time.
I'd like to share them with you.
Let it be, man!
Must be your kind of names.
Shwetketu, Dhoomketu, and whatnot.
It will be so confusing.
This Dhoomketu is the reason you two are getting married.
- Get it? - Get lost.
- Yes! - He's so ungrateful, man!
But congratulations, Guri, to you and Dhairya.
- Thank you. - By the way...
I have another good news to share.
You two as well? Out of wedlock? Wow, amazing!
- I'll come up with more names. - No, man, just hear her out.
Sorry to disappoint you on this, but...
the good news is that the baarat will come to Riva.
Hey! The baarat will come to Arunachal.
We'll also do the naagin dance in the mountains.
- Yeah. - We'll go for a light pour...
Uncle is convinced. There are no issues at all.
No, I convinced my parents that we'll get married in Riva.
When did this happen? And you're informing me now?!
Please tell your parents you've changed your mind.
Tell them we'll get married where they wanted us to.
Why would I say that? You go tell them!
- It was so difficult-- - Difficult?!
We also convinced Uncle with great difficulty.
But even I want to get married in Riva.
Hey, she'll be moving to Riva once you're married, right?
- Who'll take us to Arunachal for free? - Yeah!
I'll take you on a trip.
This is all talk. None of this will happen once you're married.
- I know everything. - Dad is calling.
I'll tell him to book a nice resort for SK.
Not you. He will tell him. Put him on loudspeaker.
Okay, okay, okay.
Hi, Dad. How are you?
- I'm fine. Are you busy? - Wait.
No, tell me.
Dear, Uncle Kenny had come over.
He read an article in the newspaper...
- What? - Relax, man.
Uncle Kenny had come over.
He read an article in the newspaper and on the internet.
I've forwarded it to you. Check.
Did you check it?
What is it?
Dad, this is nothing. This is just a minor inquiry--
But, dear, corruption charges?
And this doesn't appear to be a minor inquiry.
Dad, it's nothing, really. It's just a trivial inquiry.
It's not about it being trivial.
Your mother and I don't want a man like him
to be our son-in-law.
Dad, I'll call you back.
Don't worry.
I'll make him understand.
So, here's the list.
775 words!
Thank you, sir. Ma'am started this, and Pawan bhaiya helped out a little.
- And now, you've given us the full list. - That's true.
Getting this list photocopied alone won't help you succeed.
- You also need to study. - You just wait and watch.
Now that we have the list,
we'll make the English-medium aspirants miss their maternal grandmother!
- Grandmother! - Wow!
You see, 600, 650, 750
- are just enough for basic preparations. - Yes, bhaiya.
But whenever you encounter a new important English word,
make sure to write it down!
- Yes, bhaiya. - Got it, bhaiya.
Your strategies have helped us with other subjects as well.
We have blind faith in you.
Sure, but make sure to write your exams with eyes wide open. Okay?
Even after getting into the IRS, do you still worry about the prelims?
What?
You must be super confident this time!
Wait and see, this time he'll be in the top ten!
Right, bhaisahab? All India Rank 1.
Well, absolutely!
He would be in the top ten even on a global scale.
- All world rank. - Yes, absolutely!
His posters will be up everywhere.
Not just posters, there'll be carpets laid out for him.
I'm terrified.
Abhilash, calm down. What happened?
I've noticed many times
that rank improvers don't even clear the prelims in their first attempt.
And everyone around here has high expectations from me.
- What if I don't clear it this time? - Why do you think you won't?
I don't know.
I should have just reattempted.
Why did I even join coaching?
Looks like...
people here care more about my rank than their own.
Are you afraid of failing the exam
or of what people might say?
Why do you have a problem with Abhilash sir?
Look, firstly, stop calling him "sir."
Why do you have a problem with Abhilash? Tell me.
I don't have a problem with him.
Why would I have a problem with him?
I have a problem with my friends.
They hang out with me, eat with me,
borrow my notes, follow my strategies,
but indulge in his flattery. Hold him in high regard.
He has just cleared IRS.
He's not a god who can instantly turn someone into a collector.
If he believes he can help these people, what's wrong with that?
And your friends...
Are they here to crack UPSC or just hang around as your friends?
They can do whatever they want. What does it matter to me?
Why do it behind my back?
They could simply tell me they'd rather study with Abhilash than with me.
It's not like I'd stop them.
They're biting the hand that feeds them.
Trust me, they don't understand.
The other day, his ego was hurt.
He's doing all of this to put me down.
I know everything.
I've seen many like him.
Pawan, do you know what I think?
You've built a giant myth of Abhilash in your mind.
Just like English,
you've also made Abhilash a psychological barrier for yourself.
If that's the case,
I'll make sure to break it too.
And you wait and see. I will not stop at IRS or IPS.
I will crack IAS.
As you can see,
these notices were put up late last night.
As morning arrived, a heavy crowd had surged here.
The residents here are furious.
The government asserts that the railways own the land and the colony is illegal.
Let's see what the people have to say.
- What would you like to say? - Is this lawful?
They posted a notice in the dead of night, telling us to vacate within a month!
Why would we vacate?!
Madam, if this colony is illegal, then why was a government school built here?
Every house has an electricity meter.
We pay electricity bills, we pay water bills.
There's a bus depot and a government dispensary here as well.
Is all of that illegal?
We refuse to accept this atrocity!
Sir, the media has exaggerated the issue.
A low-level local politician has riled up the crowd.
So, we just need a political solution to resolve this matter.
We hold the power to act.
Abhilash, elections are around the corner. We're accountable to our superiors.
And we're bureaucrats.
We need administrative solutions, not political solutions.
Sir, I just need some more time.
I'm sure we can find a solution by talking to them.
Otherwise, we'll take stronger measures.
An eviction notice has already been put up.
The crowd is enraged. They'll oppose us.
If you step up enforcement, their resistance will only escalate.
What happens after that? We have strict orders
to bring this under control while ensuring no one is injured or killed.
If I may interrupt, sir. In the proposal I've brought,
there is no scope for any kind of dispute, provocation, or force.
Yes, Pawan. Please give me some good news.
Sir, the 450-acre land I told you about?
We've acquired it.
80% of the farmers have also given their consent.
These are their testimonial letters.
We'll get the rest within ten to twelve days.
Affidavits provided by 80% of the landowners.
That was quick!
How did you pull off this magic?
It's no magic, sir.
Sir, I believe, to win a war,
we must leave our air-conditioned offices and step onto the battlefield.
I apologize for breaking protocol, sir.
If you permit,
I'd like to call the officer who made this impossible task possible.
It'd be better if he explains the process to you.
Please.
Yes, sir.
Morning, sir.
Mr. Ohlan! I should have guessed.
DM Sambhal is your big fan.
Now we'd like to know how you managed to make this happen.
Sir, I'm personally grateful to DM sahab.
He had faith in me.
And this has been possible because of his leadership and guidance.
That's good.
- Please proceed. - Sir.
Sir, in the area we chose,
the groundwater had dropped to nearly 195 feet.
Irrigating the fields was a major challenge,
directly impacting crop yields.
To understand the problems of the laborers,
I stayed with the villagers for about a week, as suggested by DM sahab.
By inspecting their fields and the surrounding areas,
I was able to earn their trust.
Due to the low fertility of the land,
people began constructing homes there.
Sir, getting 60 to 70 percent of the farmers on board wasn't difficult,
though a minor issue came up.
Around 105 acres of land
near the village's eastern boundary were still cultivable.
As per the Food Safety Act,
we weren't allowed to acquire it
until an equal amount of cultivable land was provided elsewhere.
So, DM sahab promptly convened a meeting
with the District Revenue Officer, BDO, and Patwaris.
105 acres of fertile land were provided in Khopoli,
located approximately four kms from all the surrounding villages.
This is excellent, Sandeep.
And I can see that the deal was executed at the circle rate.
Considering the land is close to the highway,
didn't they ask for more money?
They did, sir. But we were ready.
Not with money, but with a plan.
Jewar Airport.
One of my seniors was part of the planning team for Jewar Airport.
He told me that
when he was acquiring land for the airport,
to convince the farmers and other stakeholders,
he arranged jobs for their children under the Skill Yuva scheme.
So, sir, if the land compensation comes with a secured future for the children,
it's a double blessing!
So, just like that, along with DM sahab,I prepared a similar proposal
and presented it to you.
And the results are in front of you, sir.
This is-- Well, in all my 32 years of service,
I've never witnessed a finer example of planning and execution
with such intent.
What you achieved in just a few weeks,
if it had gotten tangled in the system's red tape,
might have taken years.
Sir, the system has several shortcomings.
But I believe that when intentions are firm and intentions honest,
this system can become our greatest power.
Well said.
So, after discussion with the education secretary,
I'm sending your proposal ahead to SIA.
Hopefully, soon we will have a meeting with the education secretary,
and we can kick off the first phase of the project in Sambhal at the earliest.
I'm confident you'll manage the remaining land arrangements soon.
Sure, sir. It will be done in about seven to eight months. Rest assured.
Great. Good job.
All the best.
- Next. - Sir...
one last request.
My aim is to implement significant improvements
in all government primary schools
in Sambhal district, through CSR and with the help of Education Town.
Sir, the plan is ready. I only need your go-ahead.
You refuse to give up.
I'll see what I can do about this.
Thank you, sir.
Okay, next.
Congratulations.
I'd been sitting around hoping
that one day God would give me a chance
to deal with you on my terms.
What did you say, huh?
Do you think you're Bhishma Pitamaha?
Did you forget?
To defeat every Bhishma, there is always a Shikhandi.
The very Sandeep Ohlan you scorned because of your arrogance...
is now Arjun's greatest power.
Now, lie on your deathbed.
Listen!
This is Kali Yuga.
Here, no one will tear open the earth
to come and give you water.
RAMPUR DISTRICT COLLECTOR