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6d ago

Rahul Gandhi Pushes Congress States to Advance Rohith Vemula Act

Karnataka begins drafting the proposed anti-discrimination law as Telangana and Himachal Pradesh consider enacting it to address caste bias in education.

The letters, dated April 16 and 17, Gandhi called for the swift implementation of the Act as a tribute to students who have lost their lives due to systemic neglect and prejudice. (ANI)
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Overview

  • Rahul Gandhi has formally petitioned the Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh to enact the Rohith Vemula Act, which aims to combat caste-based discrimination in educational institutions.
  • Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed his legal team to draft the legislation, marking the first concrete step toward its implementation.
  • The Act is inspired by the tragic deaths of Rohith Vemula, Payal Tadvi, and Darshan Solanki, all of whom faced caste-based discrimination in academic settings.
  • Rahul Gandhi has framed the legislation as a moral imperative to honor Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s vision of equality and justice for marginalized communities.
  • The proposed law would establish accountability mechanisms, anti-discrimination cells, and legal penalties to safeguard Dalit, Adivasi, and OBC students from harassment.