Telangana Plans Rohith Vemula Act as Rahul Gandhi Calls for Anti-Discrimination Law

On the 10th anniversary of Dalit student Rohith Vemula's suicide, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi highlighted ongoing caste-based discrimination in educational institutions and called for a comprehensive anti-discrimination law, known as the Rohith Vemula Act. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced plans to enact this legislation soon, following consultations with the state government and advocacy from activists. The Act aims to criminalize caste discrimination and ensure justice for affected students, with demands for transparent inquiry and relief for those charged in related protests.