In a heartfelt tribute to his late father Shri Sadashiv Chaudhary, IPS officer Pankaj Chaudhary has announced the establishment of a grand library in his native village, Purushottam Patti in Ballia district. This library will be a beacon of knowledge and hope for underprivileged children from the village and nearby areas—an initiative born out of deep love, respect, and a desire to give back to the soil that raised him.
The library will be more than just a building; it will carry the dreams of countless rural children who yearn to rise through education but lack resources. To further support their journey, annual scholarships will also be instituted for meritorious boys and girls scoring high marks in Class 10 and 12.
“This is what Babuji would have wanted,” said Pankaj with moist eyes. “He always believed that education is the only real inheritance we can pass on.”
Late Shri Sadashiv Chaudhary, a humble and principled junior engineer, served across various districts in Uttar Pradesh and present-day Uttarakhand. From the valleys of Pauri Garhwal to the plains of Banaras, he dedicated his life to public service. On 20 June 2025, he passed away peacefully in Bhopal at the age of 80. Fulfilling his last wish, his mortal remains were cremated at the holy Harishchandra Ghat in Kashi. His terahvi ceremony in the village was attended by dignitaries and well-wishers from across the country—including public representatives, senior bureaucrats, and Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
The spirit of service and discipline runs deep in the Chaudhary family. Pankaj’s grandfather, Late Ramlochan Pehalwan, was a legendary wrestler born in 1898, known for his formidable strength and simple lifestyle. A devout vegetarian, his diet consisted of milk, ghee, seasonal vegetables, and lentils. He once wrestled with stalwarts like Chandgi Ram at the national level. He lived nearly a century, passing away in 1997, leaving behind a legacy of physical endurance, moral strength, and deep-rooted values.
In 2020, on the sacred day of Mahashivratri, a temple was built in his memory in the village. The temple’s consecration was led by Pankaj’s wife, politician Mrs. Mukul Chaudhary, who brought the Shiv Parivar idol from Jaipur, reflecting the family’s unwavering spiritual grounding.
This story is not just about a library, a temple, or milestones of success. It is about honoring generations who quietly laid the foundation of values, integrity, and service. It is about a son fulfilling the dreams of his father and the legacy of his grandfather—not with pomp, but with purpose.
Purushottam Patti, once just a small village in Ballia, now echoes with memories of sacrifice, service, and vision—a timeless story of roots and wings