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Indian-origin MIT student suspended over pro-Palestinian activism


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Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 22:03 GMT by Deccan Chronicle   Print publication without navigation

  • An Indian-origin student pursuing PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been suspended until January 2026 following his pro-Palestinian activism and is

An Indian-origin student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), named Shraddha, has been suspended for her involvement in pro-Palestinian activism. The suspension came after she participated in a protest where students occupied a building on campus, demanding that MIT sever ties with the Israeli Ministry of Defense and companies supporting the conflict in Gaza. The protest was part of a broader movement across U.S. campuses advocating for Palestinian rights. Shraddha, who has been an active member of the MIT Coalition Against Apartheid, expressed her disappointment with MIT's administration for not engaging in dialogue and instead opting for punitive measures. This incident has sparked discussions on free speech and the right to protest on university campuses.

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