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Karan Sangwan, a teacher sacked by Unacademy, has alleged that the company terminated his employment due to pressure from social media trolls who misinterpreted his generic statement about voting for educated candidates. Sangwan clarified that he made the remark on his personal YouTube channel and not during his Unacademy lecture.

Unheard: Teacher's Frustration with Unacademy's Decision

Sangwan expressed his frustration in a video on his YouTube channel, pointing out that the decision was made without giving him a chance to explain himself. He stated that Unacademy's decision to terminate him might have been influenced by the pressure generated by online critics.

Public Outcry and Political Questions

The teacher emphasized that the termination notice he received cited another individual's views as an example, which was unfairly imposed on him. He revealed that he faced online abuse, including death threats, after his video gained traction on social media platforms.Unacademy co-founder Roman Saini responded to the situation, stating that Sangwan's dismissal was due to a breach of the platform's Code of Conduct. Saini asserted that educators on Unacademy should focus solely on imparting unbiased knowledge and avoid sharing personal opinions that could potentially influence learners inappropriately.

Unresolved Controversy: Lack of Communication

Sangwan highlighted the shift in public sentiment after news of his termination spread, with many supporting his cause. Several politicians questioned Unacademy's decision and the appropriateness of firing Sangwan over a generic statement.Sangwan questioned Unacademy's handling of the situation and criticized a news channel for editing his interview in a way that fueled further controversy. Despite the outpouring of support, he lamented that no representative from Unacademy had reached out to him to discus-s the matter further.