NEW DELHI: Achinthya SivalinganaAn Indian-origin student reportedly faced arrest for participating in an unauthorized pro-Palestine protest at Princeton University in Usa . Another student, Hassan Sayed, was also reportedly there arrested with Achinthya amid growing pro-Palestinian demonstrations on various college campuses in the US.
According to the official website of Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingan, originally from Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, Ohio, studied world politics and economics at Ohio State University.
“Born in Coiambatore, India and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Achinthya studied world politics and economics at The Ohio State University. She has worked on a range of policy issues in the United States and India through civil society organizations and the legal system, politics and movement building, and private philanthropy,” the university says on its website.
“Most recently, Achinthya supported policy and advocacy on climate change adaptation, agricultural development and nutrition at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Prior to joining the foundation, Achinthya worked on the congressional campaign in Ohio’s Third District and on land rights and Indian policy at the Center for Policy Research. He is interested in climate narratives and communication, especially in relation to adaptation and development,” he added.
Approximately 100 undergraduate and graduate students initiated a sit-in protest at McCosh Courtyard in the early hours of Thursday morning, reflecting a broader trend of pro-Palestinian sit-in protests developing across the country. As student organizers began setting up tents, the Princeton Public Safety Authority (PSAFE) reportedly issued a preliminary warning to protesters.
Achinthya and Hassan were allegedly arrested, prompting the remaining students to dismantle their tents.
According to the official website of Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingan, originally from Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, Ohio, studied world politics and economics at Ohio State University.
“Born in Coiambatore, India and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Achinthya studied world politics and economics at The Ohio State University. She has worked on a range of policy issues in the United States and India through civil society organizations and the legal system, politics and movement building, and private philanthropy,” the university says on its website.
“Most recently, Achinthya supported policy and advocacy on climate change adaptation, agricultural development and nutrition at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Prior to joining the foundation, Achinthya worked on the congressional campaign in Ohio’s Third District and on land rights and Indian policy at the Center for Policy Research. He is interested in climate narratives and communication, especially in relation to adaptation and development,” he added.
Approximately 100 undergraduate and graduate students initiated a sit-in protest at McCosh Courtyard in the early hours of Thursday morning, reflecting a broader trend of pro-Palestinian sit-in protests developing across the country. As student organizers began setting up tents, the Princeton Public Safety Authority (PSAFE) reportedly issued a preliminary warning to protesters.
Achinthya and Hassan were allegedly arrested, prompting the remaining students to dismantle their tents.
