The recent big news from the Punjab State Lotteries is about the winner of the ₹11 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: Sehra purchased the lucky ticket during a trip to Punjab, specifically from a distributor in Bathinda. The most striking detail? He had to borrow ₹500 to ₹1,000 from a friend to buy the ticket(s).
- The Prize: Amit Sehra’s ticket won the first prize of ₹11 crore in the Punjab State Lottery Diwali Bumper 2025.
- A Generous Heart: In a remarkable gesture of gratitude, Sehra announced he would give a significant portion of the winnings (reported as either ₹1 lakh or ₹1 crore, with one source saying ₹50 lakh each) to his friend’s daughters who lent him the money. He plans to use the rest for his children’s education and building a house.
- Winning Number: The jackpot-winning ticket number was A438586.
About the Draw and Claim Process
- Draw Date: The results for the Punjab State Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025 were declared on October 31, 2025.
- Claiming the Prize: Winners of prizes above ₹10,000 must claim the amount within a specified time (often 30 days) from the date the result is published in the state gazette.
- Procedure: To claim the massive prize, the winner must submit the original ticket 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. No fee is required for claim submission.
- Important Note: Punjab government officials have repeatedly clarified that they run only paper lotteries purchased from authorized counters and do not operate any online lottery schemes.
A fantastic story of a small investment leading to a monumental change in fortune—a proper Diwali miracle!