December 1955

Months passed and finally December arrived.

The winter chill of December 1955 wrapped itself around New Delhi as the Parliament convened to discuss the results and impact of the recently passed Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955.

Months after the law had been enacted, reports of its implementation and its societal effects were being debated for the first time.

The chamber was filled to capacity, with every member present, eager to voice their opinions or defend their positions.

Rohan sat at the head of the government bench, flanked by his key ministers.

He glanced at the thick folder of reports in front of him.

It contained stories of both hope and resistance of temples opening their doors to all castes and of violent pushbacks in certain rural areas.

This was a law that had shaken the foundations of society, and today would test the resolve of the government.