Why Rohith Vermula’s Suicide Note is an Anguished Letter to India

Rohith Vermula always wanted to be a writer and here’s his last letter.

Rohith Vermula’s last Letter. (Photo: Hardeep Singh/The Quint)

When we began compiling our ‘Letters to India’ written by various people – on the occasion of Republic Day – we knew this one would be right at the top of the list.

This is Rohith Vermula’s suicide letter. It is the last letter he ever wrote – and here’s why it’s so important.

Rohith Vermula, the student and research scholar at Hyderabad University, who committed suicide on Sunday. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Remembering Rohith Vermula)

Rohith’s letter – we will refrain from calling it a suicide note because it so much more than just that – is addressed to no one in particular, and yet to everyone who reads it.

It might have been his last letter, but it was his whole heart.

Rohith’s family breaks down at the university. (Photo courtesy: The News Minute)

“I always wanted to be a writer. A writer of science, like Carl Sagan. At last, this is the only letter I am getting to write.”

And so we’ll honour him, sans politics and commentaries – if just for the moment – through his love for writing. Through his letter.

His letter to India.

Audi India is proud to be a part of India’s progressive growth and salutes the spirit of India.

(Do you ever feel like talking to India? Yes, perfect. This is your chance to write to her to tell her how you feel about her. You could be bitchy, angry, happy, emotional or spoofy. But if your answer is No – nevermind, there is always a beginning. Let’s start here. Send us what you want to tell your India and we will publish it. Don’t be shy, just say it all. Mail us your letter at [e-mail] . We’ll ensure India gets your message.)