The case of Roji Roy

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At BBC Trending we’ve been finding out how a nursing student who took her own life in Kerala, south India, has become a symbol against corporate India and the “ruling class”. Following her death at the beginning of November, Keralites began to turn against the mainstream media. They protested that Roji’s death hadn’t been covered due to corporate interests. Thousands have united behind the ‘Justice for Roji Roy’ campaign on Facebook, with over 50 pages now dedicated to her. We find out how Roji’s death has opened up debate in the state.