Rohith Vemula
Rohith Vemula was a Dalit PhD scholar at the University of Hyderabad whose tragic death by suicide in 2016 brought national attention to the issues of caste-based discrimination in Indian educational institutions. His case ignited widespread protests and became a significant symbol of the systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities in academia.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,013,964 | $2,900,000 | 2,131$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,380,004,385 | 1,013,964 | $2,900,000 | 2,131$ |
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Rohith Vemula was a Dalit PhD scholar at Hyderabad Central University who died by suicide allegedly following caste humiliation.
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Rohith Vemula was a Dalit PhD scholar whose death by suicide in 2016 became a symbol of caste-based discrimination in academia.
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