An Indian-origin student finds himself at the center of controversy after being arrested and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests on campus. Join us as we delve into the fallout of this incident and the debate surrounding free expression versus campus discipline.
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00:00 In ongoing campus upheaval in the United States, an Indian-origin student named Achanthya Shivalingan
00:13 finds herself at the centre of controversy.
00:17 Hailing from Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, Achanthya Shivalingan faces disciplinary action
00:23 and a campus ban after being arrested alongside another student during protests.
00:30 The protests erupted amidst pro-Palestine demonstrations, as students gathered in solidarity
00:37 with nationwide movements advocating for divestment from entities involved in the Gaza conflict.
00:45 Princeton officials swiftly responded, with public safety officers arresting Achanthya
00:51 and another student within minutes of the protests' inception.
00:55 A first-year PhD student says, "They have been evicted from their houses and were given
01:02 under five minutes to get their stuff."
01:05 According to university spokesperson, the arrests occurred without resistance, emphasizing
01:11 adherence to campus protocol.
01:13 The incident has ignited discourse, with concerns raised over the escalation of protests and
01:20 potential acts of anti-Semitism instilling among Jewish students on the campus in the
01:28 US.
01:29 As Princeton grapples with balancing free expression and ensuring campus safety, the
01:34 incident underscores the complexities of navigating dissent and dialogue within academic communities.
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