Kerala Dalit PhD Scholar Starts Hunger Strike Over Caste Discrimination
Anagha Shasi, a Dalit PhD scholar at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, launched an indefinite hunger strike after 22 days of protest over alleged caste and gender discrimination, denied academic roles, delayed committee meetings, and threatened fellowship. She demands the Rohith Vemula Act and seeks justice while continuing her hunger strike. She also calls for policy reforms to protect marginalized scholars.
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