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Cyclist Jyoti Kumari Gets No Promised Reward, Still Struggles
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Story summary
- Jyoti Kumari cycled 700 miles in 2020 to bring her injured father, Mohan Paswan, home.
- Global media attention promised her cash, training and a film deal, but none arrived.
- The promised reward helped finish their house, adding a toilet and water, yet the family often sleeps hungry.
- Kumari now handles chores, studies for Class 12 and hopes her sister’s 2027 exam improves their prospects, emphasizing education over fame.