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Neeru Dhanda’s Mother Misses Asian Games Victory While Queuing for Ration
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:47 AM
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Neeru Dhanda’s mother, who had been hoping to celebrate her daughter’s Asian Games gold, was unable to watch the victory due to a long ration queue, highlighting the everyday challenges faced by many Indians.
Neeru Dhanda’s mother, a devoted supporter of her daughter’s sporting career, was set to witness the Indian team’s gold medal win at the Asian Games.
However, the mother found herself unable to watch the ceremony because she was standing in a long ration queue, a common experience for many families in India.
She expressed disappointment but also pride in her daughter’s achievement, noting that the moment would still be remembered despite missing the live broadcast.
The incident underscores how everyday necessities, such as accessing ration cards, can interfere with even high‑profile national events, reflecting the broader reality of many Indian households.
However, the mother found herself unable to watch the ceremony because she was standing in a long ration queue, a common experience for many families in India.
She expressed disappointment but also pride in her daughter’s achievement, noting that the moment would still be remembered despite missing the live broadcast.
The incident underscores how everyday necessities, such as accessing ration cards, can interfere with even high‑profile national events, reflecting the broader reality of many Indian households.