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Mother urges Kejriwal for a job to Rohith Vemula’s brother

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New Delhi: The mother of Rohith Vemula, a Dalit PhD student at Hyderabad Central University who committed suicide last month, today requested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to offer a government job to his younger brother.

“Rohith’s mother requested the chief minister to provide a government job to the brother as the family does not have any source of income,” a Delhi government official said.

“Kejriwal assured the family their demand will be sympathetically considered,” the official told. The Delhi cabinet is likely to take a decision on the issue later Wednesday.

Vemula committed suicide on January 17 after he four other Dalit students were suspended in Hyderabad University following an alleged clash with a leader of the ABVP, the student wing of the RSS.

The suicide triggered nationwide protests. Vemula’s family refused to accept compensation offered by the government.

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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