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Student coalition campaigns against MIT's suspension of Indian-origin student Prahlad Iyengar


Published on 2024-12-11 22:02:52 - The Hindu
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  • MIT CAA campaigns against MIT's suspension of PhD student Prahlad Iyengar for supporting pro-Palestine movement, seeking justice.

The article from The Hindu discusses a student-led campaign at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) against the suspension of Prahlad Iyengar, an Indian-origin student. Iyengar was suspended for his involvement in a protest against the university's ties with the Israeli military, which he and other students argue are unethical. The coalition, named "Coalition Against Apartheid," has criticized MIT for what they perceive as an infringement on free speech and academic freedom. They argue that Iyengar's suspension is part of a broader pattern of suppressing pro-Palestinian voices on campus. The group has mobilized through petitions, social media campaigns, and public statements to demand the reinstatement of Iyengar and to challenge MIT's policies regarding student activism and expression. The campaign has garnered support from various student groups and activists, highlighting issues of censorship and the right to protest on university campuses.

Read the Full The Hindu Article at:
[ https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/student-coalition-campaigns-against-mits-suspension-of-indian-origin-student-prahlad-iyengar/article68972214.ece ]
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