Gopal Sawant’s life took a dramatic turn when he shared the news of his selection into the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) with his mother, a humble vegetable vendor from Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district. The emotional moment was captured on camera as he broke the news to her on the very footpath where she has been working tirelessly to support their family.

In the viral video, Gopal’s mother listens calmly, her eyes welling up with tears of joy as she hears the news. The clip has garnered 12.3 million views so far.

“Really today that mother got the fruits of her hard work. She is very lucky that she got such a son,” one user commented.

The video showcases Gopal’s gratitude and humility as he seeks his mother’s blessings, touching the feet of the woman who has been his rock. “I only wanted him to stand on his own feet,” his mother says in the video, her voice trembling with pride.