In a dramatic turn of life, a 45-year-old Indian Dubai resident has bagged a whopping Rs 35 crore in the recent lottery draw, Rajesh Mullankil Vellilapullithodi, originally from the Indian state of Kerala, was residing in Oman from the past 33 years. Working as a technician in the Arab country, said he was elated and planned to donate his winnings to close friends who had been there for him through thick and thin.
The winner said that he had been buying lottery tickets regularly for years, keeping his fingers crossed for a bit of luck. His persistence paid off as his ticket was announced as the jackpot winner in the much-publicized draw. In an interview, he stated, "Winning this much is more than my dreams. I want to make sure that my friends, who have been with me in good times and bad, also get to share this blessing with me."
The man plans to spend some of the prize money to ensure the future of his family and to give to good causes. Such a good deed has earned him accolades from his community and beyond.
This victory joins the growing number of Indians who have struck jackpot in overseas lotteries, indicating their consistent participation and good fortune in them.
Source: Deccan Chronicle