Hailing from Nunkhar – a remote village secluded in the vastness of Uttar Pradesh – Tiwari had migrated to Lucknow decades ago to make a livelihood. His days were occupied by selling insurance policies, alternating between the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and the United India Insurance Company (UIIC). When not explaining policy details, Tiwari devoted himself to caring for his family of five.
Till only a few weeks ago, everything we have mentioned so far encapsulated his identity, and it was considered to be adequate.
Now, however, a seismic shift has occurred. The ever-so-peaceful lifestyle – elitists might call it humdrum, but what do they know about India? – has been jolted. Calls have started to come from various corners of the country.
Once convinced that any correlation between media coverage and the metaphorical evil eye is unfounded, Surya Nath Tiwari took The Quint through the left-arm pacer’s journey, which started in the streets.
