Who is Indian-American Megha Vemuri? Meet pro-Palestine MIT student calling out Israel's 'genocide'

Megha Vemuri, a 2025 MIT graduate, sparked nationwide debate with her commencement speech criticizing MIT's ties to the Israeli military and advocating for Palestine. Wearing a keffiyeh, she voiced student concerns about institutional suppression and contrasted the graduation with Gaza's devastation. While some graduates chanted in support, others felt uneasy. MIT's president defended free speech without directly addressing Vemuri's statements.

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