Ifra was among those students from the restive South Kashmir who braved the almost daily killings, restrictions, shutdowns and other risks to race ahead in the exams.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi has written a congratulatory letter to Ifra Sheraz of Shopian who recently secured 99% in the class 10 exams conducted by Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education.
Ifra was among those students from the restive South Kashmir who braved the almost daily killings, restrictions, shutdowns and other risks to race ahead in the exams.
Acknowledging Ifra’s achievement, Rahul Gandhi wrote:
“Dear Ifra Sheraz Ji,
I congratulate you on your brilliant performance in the Class X Board examinations. This achievement stands testament to your hard work and determination.
Despite the challenges due to frequent closure of schools, your determination trumped all the roadblocks. I have tremendous hope in the youth of Jammu and Kashmir who have accomplished remarkable feats even in the face of adversity. I hope your accomplishment inspires others to strive for their goals. I would also like to congratulate your family for their support and faith in you.
I wish you success in your future endeavours and hope you continue to reach greater heights.
Sincerely,
Rahul Gandhi.”
The year 2018 has been one of the bloodiest years in the valley with the highest number of militant and civilian killings. The year also saw frequent shutdowns, clashes between locals and government forces. Amazingly, the districts of Pulwama and Shopian which are the worst hit showed remarkable performances in the board exams compared to other districts.
While the average pass percentage in the exams was 75.44 per cent, the students from volatile Pulwama and Shopian fared better as the pass percentages stood at 84.5 and 83 per cent, respectively.
Among those who qualified the board exams included 15-year old Numan Ashraf Bhat, who was shot dead by government forces in Kulgam in November. Numan had appeared in the exam a month before being shot dead.
For half of the academic year, the schools in Pulwama and Shopian were closed due to shutdowns and clashes.
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