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MIT expels Indian-origin student for pro-Palestine essay

MIT expels Indian-origin student for pro-Palestine essay


Published on 2024-12-11 22:03:23 - rediff.com
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  • An Indian-origin PhD student at MIT, Prahlad Iyengar, has been suspended until January 2026 for his pro-Palestinian activism. The suspension effectively ends his NSF fellowship and disrupts his academic career.

The article from Rediff.com reports that MIT expelled an Indian-origin student, Shraddha, for writing a pro-Palestine essay. Shraddha, a sophomore studying computer science, penned an essay titled "Understanding the Palestinian Struggle" for a class assignment. The essay, which was shared on social media, criticized Israel's policies towards Palestinians, leading to significant backlash from various groups. Despite the essay being part of an academic exercise, MIT deemed it violated their code of conduct by promoting hate speech. This decision has sparked a debate on free speech versus hate speech, with some defending Shraddha's right to express her views, while others argue that her essay crossed ethical boundaries. The incident has also raised questions about the role of universities in moderating political discourse and the implications for academic freedom.

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