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Rahul Gandhi calls for anti-discrimination law on Rohith Vemula’s death anniversary

On the 10th anniversary of Rohith Vemula's death, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for a comprehensive anti-discrimination law, emphasizing that the plight of Dalit students in Indian universities remains largely unchanged. Vemula, a Dalit research scholar, died by suicide in 2016 after facing alleged institutional harassment, which ignited widespread protests against caste discrimination in higher education.

Rahul Gandhi calls for anti-discrimination law on Rohith Vemula’s death anniversary

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Key Highlights

  • January 17, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of Rohith Vemula's death.
  • Rahul Gandhi emphasized the continued bias faced by Dalit students on campuses.
  • Vemula died by suicide in 2016 following alleged harassment at the University of Hyderabad.
  • His death led to nationwide protests against caste-based discrimination in education.
  • Gandhi advocates for a comprehensive anti-discrimination law to address these issues.
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Sources

  1. Rahul Gandhi calls for anti-discrimination law on Rohith Vemula’s death anniversary
  2. Vemula death anniversary: Gandhi bats for anti-discrimination law, says Dalit youth still face bias

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