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Mumbai Auto Driver Mom's Struggle: Drives with Daughter, Dreams of Her Becoming IPS Officer.
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News18•27-09-2026, 11:43
Mumbai Auto Driver Mom's Struggle: Drives with Daughter, Dreams of Her Becoming IPS Officer.
- •A mother in Mumbai drives an auto with her 3-year-old daughter, working tirelessly for their future.
- •Komal Gaikwad started driving an auto after her husband left, taking on full responsibility for her daughter.
- •She works from 6 AM to 11 PM daily, with her daughter accompanying her during her long shifts.
- •Komal's big dream is to build her own house and educate her daughter to become an IPS officer.
- •A viral social media video brought attention to the mother-daughter duo's inspiring and emotional story.
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After her husband left when her daughter was just 18 months old, Komal Gaikwad became solely responsible for her household and child. Finding regular jobs was difficult because she had a small child to care for, leading her to drive an auto.
Komal leaves with her daughter around 6 AM to start working on the streets. After taking some time during the day for essential household chores, she continues her work until around 11 PM.
Despite facing financial hardships, paying rent, and managing household expenses, Komal dreams of building her own small house and educating her daughter to become an IPS officer.
