Rohith Vemula's Legacy: A Call for Change in Campus Equality

Rahul Gandhi calls for an anti-discrimination law on the 10th death anniversary of Dalit student Rohith Vemula. Despite a decade passing, Gandhi asserts that caste-based discrimination and institutionalized casteism remain prevalent in educational institutions, urging the implementation of the Rohit Vemula Act.

On the 10th anniversary of Dalit student Rohith Vemula's death by suicide, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasized the ongoing struggle against caste-based discrimination in educational institutions. He highlighted the unchanged reality faced by Dalit youth on campuses, advocating for the implementation of an anti-discrimination law.

Rohith Vemula, who died at the age of 26 in 2016, became a symbol of the fight against casteism in higher education. Gandhi, reflecting on Vemula's dreams and aspirations, reiterated the need for systemic change to ensure equal rights for all students, regardless of caste.

As the Congress governments in Karnataka and Telangana work towards enacting the Rohit Vemula Act, Gandhi urged Dalit youth to organize and voice their demands for a just and equal India. This renewed call for action underscores the persistent challenges and the necessity for legislative measures to prevent caste-based discrimination.