Congress Targets Modi Govt Over Closure Of J & K Medical College

2026-01-17 07:03:26

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) New Delhi- The Congress on Saturday accused the Modi government of indulging in“communalisation of education” following the withdrawal of permission for MBBS course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) and demanded that the college be reopened.

Earlier this month, the National Medical Commission (NMC) revoked the Letter of Permission to J&K's Katra-based college, citing non-compliance with minimum standards and extensive deficiencies in faculty strength, clinical material and infrastructure.

The order followed an agitation by the Sangharsh Samiti, a recently-formed conglomerate of right-wing outfits backed by the BJP, demanding cancellation of admissions to the medical college and seeking reservation of seats exclusively for students professing faith in Mata Vaishno Devi.

Congress general secretary in-charge Jammu and Kashmir Syed Naseer Hussain accused the Modi government of indulging in“communalisation of education.”

“Admissions to students at the Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu-Kashmir were done based on NEET. The number of Muslim students in the final admission list was higher in the admission list; 42 out of 50 students were Muslim. This happened because the Muslim community has a larger population in that area. During counselling, most children chose colleges in their own region so they could stay close to home,” Hussain said at a press conference here along with J&K AICC Secretary Divvya Madernna.

The National Medical Commission cancelled the permission for this college altogether, he said.

“In such a situation, the question arises - wasn't a proper inspection done before granting a license to this college? Weren't all the rules followed before granting the license? Let us tell you that there are many such examples in Hindustan, where a large number of children from other communities also study in Muslim or Christian colleges,” Hussain said.

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