Indian-American MIT Class President Megha Vemuri Banned From Graduation Over Pro-Palestine Speech

Megha Vemuri, an Indian-American and MIT's Class of 2025 president, was barred from graduation after delivering a pro-Palestine speech. Vemuri criticised MIT's ties with the Israeli military, calling out alleged complicity in Gaza's "genocide." Wearing a keffiyeh, she urged graduates to stand against injustice. MIT deemed her unsanctioned remarks a protocol violation, sparking debates on free speech and academic freedom. This incident adds to the growing discourse on student activism and institutional responses. NDTV's Riddhima Kedia explains the details.