A symbol of resistance, my hero: Rahul Gandhi recalls Rohith Vemula on his sixth death anniversary
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday remembered Rohit Vemula on his sixth demise anniversary and stated that the Dalit student was his "hero".
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday remembered Dalit student Rohith Vemula on his sixth demise anniversary. the previous Congress president referred to Vemula his "hero" and stated he "remains a symbol of resistance" years after his loss of life. he also tweeted regarding this case
Rohith Vemula was murdered by discrimination & indignities against his Dalit identity.
Even as years go by, he remains a symbol of resistance and his brave mother a symbol of hope.
For fighting till the very end, Rohith is my hero, my brother who was wronged. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 17, 2022
Rohith Vemula, alongside 4 others, became suspended through the college management for allegedly assaulting a scholar chief at the campus. Twelve days later, Vemula was discovered lifeless in his room with a purported suicide note that alleged discrimination with the aid of the college authorities.
Rohith Vemula's loss of life brought about huge protests throughout universities inside the country. Rahul Gandhi had additionally participated in student-led protests in Hyderabad and Delhi.
Like every other young individual, Rohith Vemula had ambitious goals and aspirations. His buddies regularly defined him as tough-operating and a kind person. Acutely aware of his caste dynamics, it was by no means easy for him to make a mark within the Indian establishments deeply entrenched within the draconian caste system.
He wrote a suicide note in which he defined himself to be 'empty'. It sheds mild at the caste disparity is nonetheless regular in numerous Indian establishments. From academic establishments to workplaces, someone from the lower classes continues to be appeared as inferior, no matter the inclusive coverage many boast of. but, slowly and gradually, the country is turning into acceptance in nature. Rohith Vemula has stimulated student agitations that maintain to combat for a simple and same Indian society. at the same time as there's development, there may be still greater to avenge Vemula's death, which resulted from institutionalized
