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'My birth is my fatal accident': Remembering Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula who wished to reach the stars

Two years have passed since the death of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, but a mother’s fight for justice continues, also continues her battle against caste discrimination.
Two years have passed since the death of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, but a mother’s fight for justice continues, also continues her battle against caste discrimination.
Two years have passed since the death of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, but a mother’s fight for justice continues, also continues her battle against caste discrimination.
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A lot has changed after Rohith’s suicide on the campus, but one thing that stays the same is the resolve of Radhika Vemula, Rohith’s mother. (IN PIC: University Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula mother Radhika Vemula) (File|EPS)
A lot has changed after Rohith’s suicide on the campus, but one thing that stays the same is the resolve of Radhika Vemula, Rohith’s mother. (IN PIC: University Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula mother Radhika Vemula) (File|EPS)
On the occasion of her son’s second death anniversary, Radhika says that over the years, Rohith’s statue on the UoH campus will have as much significance as the Bhima Koregaon stambh. (IN PIC: Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika Vemula addressing a gathering at the DYFI all-India conference in Kochi) (Photo | EPS)
On the occasion of her son’s second death anniversary, Radhika says that over the years, Rohith’s statue on the UoH campus will have as much significance as the Bhima Koregaon stambh. (IN PIC: Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika Vemula addressing a gathering at the DYFI all-India conference in Kochi) (Photo | EPS)
Reminiscing her two year-long journey following Rohith’s death, Radhika says that Dalits are now more united than ever. When asked whether she is the face of JusticeforRohith movement now, a question which was raised when she announced that she will lead the Dalit Mahaswabhiman Yatra, she said she is only doing her duty.
Reminiscing her two year-long journey following Rohith’s death, Radhika says that Dalits are now more united than ever. When asked whether she is the face of JusticeforRohith movement now, a question which was raised when she announced that she will lead the Dalit Mahaswabhiman Yatra, she said she is only doing her duty.
The mahayatra was unfortunately postponed owing to Radhika’s health conditions and a deadline for her and Raja to appear in front of the Guntur collector to prove Rohith’s Dalit identity. (IN PIC: Student artistes make a clay model of the research scholar Rohith Vemula at Hyderabad University in Hyderabad) (Photo | PTI)
The mahayatra was unfortunately postponed owing to Radhika’s health conditions and a deadline for her and Raja to appear in front of the Guntur collector to prove Rohith’s Dalit identity. (IN PIC: Student artistes make a clay model of the research scholar Rohith Vemula at Hyderabad University in Hyderabad) (Photo | PTI)
After the death of the PhD scholar on Jan 17, 2016, the articulate nature of his suicide note with words like “never was a man treated as a mind” shook the conscience of the nation. However, despite the nationwide support for the Justice for Rohith movement, the instance of attacks on Dalit scholars and activists like Sujatha Surepally and Kancha Ilaiah continues. (IN PIC: A rally to mark the death anniverary of HCU research scholar Rohith Vemula in Guntur) (Photo | EPS)
After the death of the PhD scholar on Jan 17, 2016, the articulate nature of his suicide note with words like “never was a man treated as a mind” shook the conscience of the nation. However, despite the nationwide support for the Justice for Rohith movement, the instance of attacks on Dalit scholars and activists like Sujatha Surepally and Kancha Ilaiah continues. (IN PIC: A rally to mark the death anniverary of HCU research scholar Rohith Vemula in Guntur) (Photo | EPS)
Writer Kancha Ilaiah said, “Rohith’s death had triggered the Dalit movement and the ideological debate surrounding the discrimination of the oppressed committee.(File Photo)
Writer Kancha Ilaiah said, “Rohith’s death had triggered the Dalit movement and the ideological debate surrounding the discrimination of the oppressed committee.(File Photo)
Rohith Vemula
University of Hyderabad
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