Textile mills were replaced by malls by flouting of the government’s own regulations.

While the state’s approach in dealing with Dalit protests may not change, the changed context in which Dalits are successful in bringing their issues centre stage has the potential to bring out new possibilities.

Reservation might not solve the problems of the Marathas, given that they are rooted in a failure of economic policies, and not social marginalisation

Across India, Dalit students undergo similar experiences to Rohit. Faculty members, university administrators as well as fellow students contribute to isolation, depression and frustration among them.