Question

Why do you think Omprakash Valmiki was being treated unequally by his teacher and his classmates? Imagine yourself as Omprakash Valmiki and write four lines about how you would feel if you were in the same situation as him.

Answer 1

Om Prakash belonged to a Dalit family in a small village in Uttar Pradesh. Though untouchability had been declared against the law, the deep-rooted superstitious frame of mind had yet not been abolished in a conservative society of newly independent India. He had to constantly face discrimination and humiliation even at the hands of his teachers. He has written in his autobiography titled 'Joothan' how they were expected to live on the leftovers of others. He also mentioned that during writing a test they were not allowed to drink water from a glass. They had to cup their hands and a peon would pour water from a distance. 

If I were in his place, I would feel and constant agony due to the behavior of so-called educated society. Since I can't change others' mind, it would develop a frustration within me. Yet, like Om Prakash Valmiki, I would not let this all deter me from my studies and goal as I firmly believe if I'm doing my best, the best would I get.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ans. Omprakash Valmiki is being treated unequally on the basis of differences of caste.