Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Students Mark Rohith Vemula's 10th Death Anniversary
Ten years ago, a student named Rohith Vemula died by suicide at the University of Hyderabad.
He was a Dalit, which is a group of people who have faced a lot of discrimination.
Rohith and his friends were expelled from the university and faced many difficulties because they spoke up against unfair treatment.
His death caused a lot of protests and sadness across the country.
Recently, on the 10th anniversary of his death, students at the university boycotted classes and held a march to remember Rohith and demand justice.
They gathered at a place called Velivaada on the campus and even took out a torch procession.
Rohith's mother and a politician from Gujarat also joined them to pay their respects.
The students say that until discrimination based on caste is completely removed from educational institutions, they will continue to fight for justice and remember Rohith as a symbol of resistance.
Students at the University of Hyderabad boycotted classes to mark the 10th death anniversary of Rohith Vemula.
A march and torch procession were held on the campus, with participants including Rohith's mother and Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani.
The event was organized by the UoH Ambedkar Students Association (ASA) to demand justice for Vemula.
The ASA stated that there has been no accountability from the university, the Ministry of Education, or the Indian state for Vemula's death.
The anniversary is seen as a symbol of resistance and a commemoration of Dalit-Bahujan-Adivasi lives lost in educational spaces.
- Who
- Students of University of Hyderabad, Radhika Vemula, Jignesh Mevani
- What
- Boycotted classes and held a march to mark Rohith Vemula's 10th death anniversary
- When
- January 17, 2024
- Where
- University of Hyderabad campus
- Why
- To commemorate Rohith Vemula's death and demand justice
- Date of Incident
- January 17, 2016
- Victim
- Rohith Vemula
- Age at Death
- 28 years old
- Institution
- University of Hyderabad
- Status at Institution
- PhD scholar
- Reason for Protest
- Expulsion and suspension of Dalit students
- Symbol of Protest
- Photo of Babasaheb Ambedkar
- Anniversary Date
- January 17, 2024
- Event Location
- University of Hyderabad campus
- Participants
- Students, Radhika Vemula, Jignesh Mevani
Sources
10 Years Later, Rohith Vemula’s Fight Remains Dalit Students’ Reality
'Caste still biggest admission form in India': Rahul recalls Rohith Vemula
Hyderabad Varsity Students Boycott Classes to Mark Rohith Vemula's Death Anniversary
Clash erupts at Lucknow University during Rohith Vemula memorial march
Telangana: Dy CM Vikramarka says Rohith Vemula Act to be enacted soon
Bhatti: Telangana Govt to Bring Rohith Vemula Act Soon
