Breaking boundaries and setting an instance, a 30-year-old Chennai man, Tansen, who’s a double-hand amputee, turned the primary individual in Tamil Nadu to get a driving licence.
Tansen, who misplaced each his arms in {an electrical} accident on the age of 10, drives his Maruti Swift automotive utilizing his legs, making him the primary individual in Tamil Nadu to get a licence beneath such circumstances. He acquired his driving license on April 22, 2024,
He accomplished his research in Perambur and is at the moment pursuing an LLM (Masters in Regulation).
His want to get a licence was sparked when he realized about Vikram Agnihotri, a person from Madhya Pradesh who, regardless of having each arms amputated, had obtained a license years earlier than. A girl from Kerala, Jilumol Mariet Thomas, additionally managed to get a license, additional inspiring Tansen.
“I am Tansen, from Chennai. I had an accident once I was 10 years previous and have become a bilateral amputee. I’ve accomplished my diploma. After I turned 18, all of my associates obtained their licenses. At the moment, I felt very bad as a result of I could not get a license or drive a automotive. So, I assumed getting a license was an necessary factor in my life. After just a few years, I heard information about Agnihotri Sir from Madhya Pradesh. He’s the primary individual in India to get a license with out arms. That impressed me, and just lately, a lady in Kerala additionally obtained a license. I assumed I may get a license like that,” he instructed ANI.
Decided to drive, Tansen started studying methods to function a automotive with out arms, utilizing his legs as an alternative. He purchased a brand new Maruti Swift automotive, made slight modifications to it, and educated constantly for 3 months.
“I purchased a automotive and tried driving, with my proper foot on the steering wheel and my left foot on the brake and accelerator,” he instructed ANI.
Tansen mentioned, “I educated in driving for 3 months, after which I went to the RTO. The RTO granted me the license. I’m very completely satisfied to get the license. In Tamil Nadu, I’m the primary individual to get a license. I believe hereafter, individuals like me will get licenses very simply.”
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