New Delhi, Feb 13: In a impassioned plea during Zero Hour, National Conference MP Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo spotlighted the mounting distress of Jammu and Kashmir students caught in admission quagmires, urging immediate central intervention to protect their educational futures.
Kichloo first targeted Mewar University in Rajasthan, alleging betrayal of commitments to 82 J&K students seeking BSc Nursing seats. “The university authorities had promised admissions, but they’ve been denied entry despite fulfilling all criteria,” he stated in Rajya Sabha. Tensions escalated when protesting students faced arrests—33 detained by local police—prompting Kichloo’s sharp demand: “If our students want to study, if they want education, then what is happening? I demand an inquiry and strict action against the authorities concerned.”
This incident underscores broader challenges for J&K youth pursuing professional courses outside the region, amid limited local options and high competition. Kichloo pressed for a thorough probe to hold the university accountable and ensure justice.
Compounding the issue, the MP flagged the abrupt closure of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Medical College in Katra, leaving 50 meritorious students in limbo. “These students were selected on merit, and now the college is shut down. Their future is in danger,” Kichloo lamented, calling for swift relocation to other institutions. “This is my request—they should get admission in other colleges without further delay.”
The dual crises highlight systemic gaps in educational infrastructure for J&K, especially in healthcare fields, where regional colleges struggle with affiliations, funding, and regulatory hurdles. Kichloo’s intervention seeks not just redressal but policy-level fixes to prevent recurrence.
As Rajya Sabha debates rage on youth empowerment, Kichloo’s voice amplifies calls for equitable access, potentially paving the way for targeted government directives.
