The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) announced its results on January 17, 2024. Aspirants from diverse backgrounds excelled in the premier examination, securing a promising future. Notably, Sonia Sona Soren, hailing from the Santal (Adivasi) community, achieved a historic success, marking the first time a Santal Tribe member cracked the APSC exam.
Santals of Assam celebrated Sonia, daughter of late Emanuel Soren from Guwahati, by expressing their congratulations and well-wishes on social media.
Speaking about it, BTR Executive Member, Wilson Hasda, posted on FB, “A moment of pride for the entire Santal community!
Heartiest congratulations to Miss Sonia Sona Soren, daughter of Late Emmanuel Soren, on being selected as Assistant Accounts Officer (Assam Accounts Service) under APSC.
My best wishes to you for a successful future.“
All Santal Students’ Union posted, “FIRST SANTAL TO CRACK APSC.
Congratulations to Miss Sonia Soren D/o Late Emanuel Soren on getting selected for the post of Assistant Accounts Officer (Assam Accounts Service). Your success is a pride for the entire Santal Community & the society as a whole.
May the Almighty bless you with good health & energy to render best service.“
On the other hand, Sonia, sharing her joy, posted on Facebook, “Finally after so many years of silent hardwork. Cleared Apsc CCE 2022 as Assistant Accounts Officer (Assam Accounts Services)
So grateful today.😇
I made you proud Papa. It’s just less than 2 months since I lost you, but today only your name must shine ,.Your sacrifices your unwavering faith in me … And every exam that you were waiting for me outside the exam hall, everything is worth it today.
Today i miss my Papa the most. I’m sure he is celebrating from heaven 😇.“