For the first time, 2 Dalit Queer persons contest HCU election

Telangana By Ajay Tomar February 23, 2023 Read the article

After three and a half years, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) — or HCU— will see a student-body election on campus on 24 February.

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For the first time in the university’s history, two Dalit queer people are contesting in the election.

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One of them, Prajwal Gaikwad, is vying for the post of president, the other is Hritik Laxman Lalan, a Dalit transgender woman.

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Hritik is eyeing the membership of the Internal Complaints Committee (Gender Sensitisation- Committee Against Sexual Harassment) postgraduate position.

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Both candidates are representing the ASA-DSU-SFI alliance and belong to Ambedkar Student Association (ASA).

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For Gaikwad, a PhD scholar, the main agenda is to help the student navigate alleged administrative lapses with dignity.

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“In February, four suicide took place at premium institutions. This reflects caste hatred incited by the central government in the higher institutions,” he said.

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“My candidature as the first Dalit transgender woman in ICC-GSCASH is historic in itself,” said Hritik.

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“It also reflects the commitment of the ASA and allied organisations for social justice, ensuring social democracy through representation.”

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She added that it also gives a new kind of framework to articulate queer politics in terms of self-respect and dignity rather than just pride.

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Meanwhile, students are angry with the university for conducting the election in a hurried manner.

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