Dubai based Indian driver wins Rs 33 crore in lottery

Ajay Ogula, a Dubai-based driver from India, won a prize worth Dh15 million, INR ₹33 crore, in the Emirates Draw.

After winning the lottery prize, Ogula said, "I still cannot believe I hit the jackpot", reported UAE daily, Khaleej Times.

Ogula, who hails from a village in southern India, came to the UAE four years ago in pursuit of greener pastures. Currently working as a driver at a jewellery firm, he earns Dh3,200 ( ₹71,968) every month, Khaleej Times reported.

"I will continue building my charity trust with this amount. This will help many people get the basic needs in my hometown and neighbouring villages," said Ogula.

He said when he broke the news to his family in India of him hitting the jackpot and becoming a millionaire, his mother and siblings did not believe him.

"They will have to believe it now as I will be in the news," Khaleej Times quoted Ogula as saying.

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