The recent big news from the Punjab State Lotteries is about the winner of the ā¹11 crore top prize in the Diwali Bumper 2025.
The Lucky Winner and His Story
The massive jackpot was won by Amit Sehra, a humble vegetable vendor from Kotputli village in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. His win has been widely reported as a life-changing, “rags-to-riches” story:
- A Borrowed Ticket:Ā Sehra purchased the lucky ticket during a trip to Punjab, specifically from a distributor inĀ Bathinda.Ā The most striking detail?Ā He had toĀ borrow ā¹500 to ā¹1,000 from a friendĀ to buy the ticket(s).
- The Prize:Ā Amit Sehra’s ticket won the first prize ofĀ ā¹11 croreĀ in the Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2025.
- A Generous Heart:Ā In a remarkable gesture of gratitude, Sehra announced he would give a significant portion of the winnings (reported as either ā¹1 lakh or ā¹1 crore, with one source saying ā¹50 lakh each) to his friend’s daughters who lent him the money.Ā He plans to use the rest for his children’s education and building a house.
- Winning Number:Ā The jackpot-winning ticket number wasĀ A438586.
About the Draw and Claim Process
- Draw Date:Ā The results for the Punjab State Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025 were declared onĀ October 31, 2025.
- Claiming the Prize:Ā Winners of prizes above ā¹10,000 must claim the amount within a specified time (oftenĀ 30 days) from the date the result is published in the state gazette.
- Procedure:Ā To claim the massive prize, the winner must submit theĀ original ticketĀ along with personal details, including bank account information and proof of identity (like an Aadhaar or PAN card), to the Director, Punjab State Lotteries office in Chandigarh.Ā No feeĀ is required for claim submission.
- Important Note:Ā Punjab government officials have repeatedly clarified that they run onlyĀ paper lotteriesĀ purchased from authorized counters andĀ do not operate any online lottery schemes.
A fantastic story of a small investment leading to a monumental change in fortuneāa proper Diwali miracle!