Mumbai, Maharashtra: On IIT Bombay Sahil Wakode case, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "I think whatever has emerged in the CCTV footage should be investigated, but we feel that there was an attempt to seriously humiliate him, and that is why he died by suicide..."

Today marks the 5th day of the hunger strike by Sahil's parents. Make no mistake, this is going to be a long, brutal battle against an unjust system, and we cannot afford to let their resolve break. Words are not enough, our physical presence is non-negotiable. I call upon every Ambedkarite organization, frontline activist, Bahujan media house, political leader, student, and family, get to the ground immediately. We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with his parents and show this system that Sahil's fight for justice belongs to all of us and we will not retreat. Join Us #JusticeforSahil✊🏼