Smriti Irani lied in Parliament', says Rohith Vemula's family

February 26, 2016 16:41

The family of Rohith Vemula, the Hyderabad Central University scholar who killed himself last month, spoke to the media today. Here are the highlights of their address:

-- This press conference has been called to expose the lies being propagated by Smriti Irani in Parliament

-- On the day when Rohith died, no Police and doctors were allowed inside to revive Rohith Vemula

-- Why is no action being taken against Smriti Irani who is repeatedly giving false statements?

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