Class 10 Student Achieves Top Results Posthumously in West Bengal

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A 16-year-old student from Bardhaman, West Bengal, has been recognized as the top scorer in her school for the Class 10 state board examinations, despite passing away just days before the results were announced. Thoibi Mukherjee battled severe jaundice during her exams, which went undiagnosed at the time. Her headmistress, Papari Mukherjee, expressed deep sorrow, stating that Thoibi struggled through the tests, often resting her head on her arms due to illness.

Though she scored an impressive 674 marks, her family and teachers lamented her absence. Her grandmother, Sabita Mukherjee, noted that Thoibi would have joyfully celebrated her achievement had she been alive, while her grandfather reflected on the pressure she faced. Thoibi contracted the illness after the exams and was taken to Hyderabad for treatment, but her condition worsened, leading to her death on April 16. The results were released a few days later, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding her accomplishment.

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