Hesitantly went up to the stage when Rajiv (next to me in the picture)
called my name to join them. Now I feel proud that I was there in the
corner. This was the first appearance of Jiten Marandi in an academic
setting (University of Hyderabad) after he was released from jail. He
spoke well, sang songs. His wife and child have been arrested and jailed
as soon as he was released. He sang a song about the child seeking the
father's love. Meeting Varavara again with a huge hug from him was
another gift of the day. Most of the students are from the tribal
students forum in the campus. Rajiv is an AISA activist.
What a pleasant break from an otherwise mundane existence.
What a pleasant break from an otherwise mundane existence.
