35 Kashmiri students suspended at Rajasthan University over protest, association seeks CM's intervention

NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) expressed concern over the suspension of 35 Kashmiri students at Mewar University, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. In a statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said the students were protesting the university's failure to secure necessary approvals for their Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing course.

Nasir Khuehami said the lack of approvals from the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC) jeopardizes the academic future of 45 Kashmiri students enrolled in the programme. Instead of addressing their concerns and protecting their academic careers, the university opted to suspend the students as a response.

“On the basis of report received and with the approval of the Competent Authority, it has been reported that some of the students have created nuisance and continuously indulging in deplorable activities. Any such kind of indiscipline cannot be allowed. It has therefore been decided to put the following students under Pending Enquiry Suspension with immediate effect,” the Rajasthan University’s official notice read.

The JKSA claimed the university had assured students for months that the approvals would be obtained soon. A written promise was also given two months ago, but no progress has been made. The university is now requesting another month to address the issue.

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Call for CM’s interventions

Nasir Khuehami urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene immediately and raise this matter with the concerned government authorities. He asked the chief minister to take immediate action to prevent the students from losing their academic progress due to the university's failure to act. "These young students are in desperate need of support, and your timely intervention can help restore their hopes for a secure future," he said.

The association also urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to act quickly to safeguard the students' well-being and academic progress, either by transferring them to a recognized college or securing approvals for the BSc Nursing programme.

The Association also asked Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to step in and solve this problem, giving these young students a chance to succeed. "Their future should not be compromised due to administrative negligence and delays," it said.