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Congress vows ‘Rohith Vemula Act’ to address caste, communal atrocities on campuses

IndiaTimes Sunday, 5 May 2024
Congress vows to enact a 'Rohith Vemula Act' targeting caste and communal atrocities on campuses if elected. The promise, part of their social justice agenda, follows criticism of BJP's handling of Vemula's death. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal pledges support to Vemula's family and criticizes Telangana Police's closure report. BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi, citing "truth prevailing" in the case.
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