Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed his legal team to draft the Rohith Vemula Act, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in educational institutions, following Rahul Gandhi's urging. Gandhi highlighted the systemic discrimination faced by marginalized communities, referencing the tragic deaths of students like Rohith Vemula. The Act seeks to prevent future instances of discrimination and promote equality in education.
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