Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46pm on 02 Jun 2025,Monday International
Megha Vemuri, MIT’s 2025 class president and an Indian-American student, was barred from attending her graduation after delivering an unsanctioned pro-Palestinian speech. Vemuri wore a keffiyeh and condemned the war in Gaza and MIT's ties to Israel during the OneMIT Commencement. The university stated she misled organizers and disrupted the ceremony, violating guidelines. Though she will receive her diploma by mail, Vemuri criticized MIT for punishing her without due process. Civil rights group CAIR condemned the action. The incident adds to rising tensions on U.S. campuses amid Gaza protests and ongoing debate over free speech and institutional accountability. (PC: The Hindu)
