A labourer from Bihar goes viral after reportedly spending almost his entire monthly earnings to book a flight home for Chhath Puja. Social media posts show him travelling on an IndiGo flight, seemingly enjoying the experience as he shares the reason for flying—fulfilling a promise to his village that he would return by air this year.
Coverage frames the story as a mix of personal milestone and commitment to tradition. One outlet describes him as Shatrughan Kumar from Nalanda district and mentions that, after arriving, he receives a grand welcome from his village. Other reporting highlights the emotional appeal of the decision, focusing on the idea of family and festival obligations outweighing financial constraints. Several outlets note that the video draws wide online attention, with creators visiting his village afterward.
While all accounts broadly agree on the same core facts—his viral flight home, the sacrifice of income, and the Chhath Puja context—outlets differ mainly in emphasis, such as promise-keeping versus broader themes of family and tradition.
