Amit Sehra, a humble vegetable vendor from Kotputli, Rajasthan, has become a crorepati overnight after winning the first prize of ₹11 crore in the Punjab State Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025. His winning ticket — A438586 — was purchased for just ₹500 during a recent trip to Bathinda. The lucky draw took place on October 31, 2025, in Ludhiana.
A Life-Changing Diwali
For 32-year-old Amit, life revolved around selling vegetables from his cart every day to support his wife Rita and their two children. His routine life took a magical turn when he discovered that his ticket had won the top prize. Initially, he dismissed the news as a joke until lottery officials confirmed the result.
Interestingly, reaching Amit wasn’t easy — his broken phone made it hard for authorities to contact him. He finally learned of his win from a neighbour and travelled to Bathinda with his family to claim his prize.
Claiming the ₹11 Crore Jackpot
Officials from the Punjab Lottery Department confirmed that Amit will receive the prize after standard tax deductions. Winners are given a 30-day window to claim their rewards. Expressing his joy, Amit said,
“This is truly a Diwali blessing from God. I will use this money to pay off debts, build a home, and secure my children’s future.”
About Punjab Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025
The Punjab State Diwali Bumper Lottery count among the biggest festive lotteries in India and every year it attracts people by offering huge prizes. The second prize for this year was ₹1 crore and the third prize was ₹50 lakh; besides, the total amount of prizes was over ₹6.69 billion.
Amit’s extremely difficult to easy life story has been a source of inspiration for many, showing that, in some cases, it is not the lucky and the rich who get their dreams fulfilled but the hard workers and the big dreamers.
