Prashant Kirad Accused of Silencing Critics With Copyright Strikes in Shocking Exposé

The Indian educational YouTube scene is in an absolute uproar today, and the name on everyone’s lips is Prashant Kirad. The celebrated founder of EXP Hub, a channel boasting over 10 million subscribers, is at the center of a firestorm, accused of weaponizing copyright strikes to silence a smaller creator who dared to question his content. The accuser? An MBBS student and YouTuber, Lakshay Ambastha, who claims Kirad’s team took down his video for calling out alleged misinformation.

It all exploded when Ambastha dropped a bombshell video. While he initially kept the name under wraps, the internet detectives quickly put the pieces together. Ambastha later took to X (formerly Twitter) to unleash the receipts, posting screenshots that appeared to show a copyright claim originating from Prashant Kirad’s team. The takedown notice was for a reaction video in which Ambastha scientifically debunked a video from Kirad’s channel about the supposed “scientific benefits” of applying sindoor.

“I was just trying to correct misinformation,” a source close to Ambastha allegedly stated. “Lakshay respects Prashant as a senior creator, but he couldn’t let this slide. The video was getting millions of views, and it was promoting pseudoscience. He felt it was his duty as a medical student to present the actual facts.”

The controversy has ignited a fierce debate among students and creators. For years, Prashant Kirad has been a revered figure in the educational community, a go-to source for millions of students preparing for competitive exams. His channel, EXP Hub, is a behemoth, a testament to his influence. But this incident has cast a dark shadow over his reputation, with many now questioning his methods.

“This is a classic case of a big creator trying to bully a smaller one into silence,” one prominent YouTuber commented, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “It’s a power play. Instead of addressing the criticism, they just shut it down. It’s a huge blow to the spirit of open discussion and scientific inquiry on this platform.”

The video at the heart of the controversy is a perfect example of the kind of content that often blurs the lines between education and entertainment. Kirad’s video on sindoor, while likely well-intentioned, was seen by many in the medical community as promoting baseless claims. Ambastha’s reaction video, which has since been taken down, was a direct response to this, a point-by-point refutation from a student of science.

This isn’t just about one video. It’s about the responsibility that comes with having a massive platform. When you have millions of impressionable young minds hanging on your every word, do you have a duty to ensure that the information you’re presenting is accurate? And when you’re called out for allegedly spreading misinformation, is the appropriate response to issue a copyright strike?

“It’s a chilling message to other creators,” says a digital rights activist. “It says, ‘If you challenge me, I will come after your channel.’ This is how echo chambers are created. This is how misinformation is allowed to fester. YouTube needs to step in and clarify its policies on this kind of behavior.”

As of now, Prashant Kirad has not publicly addressed the allegations. His silence is deafening, and it’s only fueling the speculation. Is this a case of a rogue employee taking matters into their own hands? Or is this a calculated move from the top to protect the EXP Hub brand at all costs?

The ball is now in Prashant Kirad’s court. Will he address the controversy head-on and engage in an open dialogue with his critics? Or will he continue to ignore the growing chorus of dissent? The entire Indian YouTube community is watching, waiting to see how this high-stakes drama will unfold. One thing is for sure: this is a story that is far from over.

What do you think? Was Prashant Kirad right to issue a copyright strike? Or was this an abuse of power? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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