MIT suspends student Prahlad Iyengar over controversial essay

11 Dec 2024 09:43 IST

MIT has suspended Indian-origin student Prahlad Iyengar over a controversial essay he wrote. The essay focused on the Israel-Palestine conflict and expressed pro-Palestinian views. This suspension has sparked outrage and led to a student coalition campaigning against MIT's decision. Prahlad Iyengar's case has gained attention for the debate it has sparked around free speech and academic freedom.

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