Of which religion and caste are you?
I am a Hindu by religion and a Bhumihar Brahmin by caste.
Are you married?
I am married. I have a daughter, who is ten years old.
And for how long have you been living in Delhi?
I have been living in Delhi for nearly twenty years.
With whom do you live?
I live with my wife and daughter.
Why did you come to Delhi?
Basically, I came to Delhi to study. I did my post-graduation studies at Delhi University in History. After that, I came [to this neighborhood, where there are many test prep companies] to prepare for the civil service examination. And since then, I have been living here.
Before you came to Delhi, did you have a friends or family here?
Yes, before I came to Delhi, my maternal uncle was here, also studying for the civil service exams.
What is your job?
I started my academy in 2013. Before that, I was a freelancer, a teacher in different coaching schools.
For how long have you been doing this work?
I have been doing this work for the last twelve years.
The money that you get, is it enough?
It is alright. I am satisfied.
Are you able to send some money to your family?
There is no need, as both my mother and father were teachers and both of my brothers are working. Therefore, that is not necessary. Rather, when I need it, I get it from them.
Had you ever done this kind of work earlier? Teaching or coaching?
Actually, since both my father and mother were teachers, I have been teaching since the time when I was in class six. Because my mom and dad used to teach, they asked me to watch and take some guidance. Accordingly, we used to do all this work right from our childhood.
Can you tell me something about your work?
Basically, For the Indian Administrative Service and State Public Services – I guide the students preparing for these. I teach history, politics and international relations.
What would be a good job that you would like to do?
I do not want to do any work other than teaching. I only like this work. It is my passion, too. This is why, after preparing for the IAS, I did not prepare for the State Service Commission. They insisted that I prepare for it. But from the very beginning, I liked teaching.
How do you like Delhi life?
I do not like Delhi. Rather, I have to stay in Delhi.
You don’t like it?
I don’t like it. The village life was good, and so were the village people.
Now, if you get an opportunity to go back to the village, forever? Would you go?
By all means, I will go. I have a desire that when I finish my work, I’ll settle down right there.
In your opinion, why do so many people from all over the country come to Delhi to earn?
In the state of Bihar, the work atmosphere is not very good. And the people from Bihar migrate to different parts of the country for a livelihood. Even the students come out in great numbers, because there the atmosphere for education is not good either. That is why people come.