IndiaThis article is a memoir excerpt detailing the author's experiences growing up in a chawl (residential complex) in Gujarat, where social inequality was starkly evident through access to sanitation facilities. The author recalls using the poorly maintained toilets of a neighboring chawl owned by Hiralal, which were considered superior due to having toilets attached to their residence. The author describes the deplorable conditions of these toilets, comparing them unfavorably to modern facilities. The narrative highlights the caste-based discrimination faced by the Rohit community, who were forced to use these toilets while the Vankar community enjoyed better living conditions. The piece emphasizes the humiliation and discomfort experienced by the author and others due to systemic neglect and social hierarchy.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue of sanitation access as a reflection of broader social and caste inequalities, highlighting systemic neglect and institutionalized discrimination. While it does not overtly criticize specific political figures or policies, the emphasis on structural injustice aligns more
