Indian-American Harvard Student Slams University Over Response to Gaza Protests

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:29pm on 26 May 2024,Sunday India Global

Shruthi Kumar, a graduating student at Harvard University, deviated from her prepared speech to condemn the institution's handling of Gaza solidarity protests. Over 1,000 students staged a walkout in support of 13 banned peers. Despite faculty backing, Harvard Corporation denied graduation, citing policy breaches during the protests. Kumar emphasized the importance of civil rights and democratic principles, garnering a standing ovation. Protesters displayed Palestinian flags, demanding an "end to genocide."

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