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Omar Abdullah Warns Against Religious Discrimination in Medical College Admissions
Nov 25, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has warned that denying meritorious Muslim students admission to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence based on religious grounds could lead to radicalization. The controversy emerged after BJP MLAs demanded reserving seats exclusively for students who have faith in Mata Vaishno Devi, despite admissions being merit-based through NEET exams.
BJP Demands Reversal of Muslim Students' Admission to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu & Kashmir
Nov 23, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit has sparked controversy by demanding the cancellation of 42 Muslim students' admission to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, despite the college following NEET-based admission guidelines. Party representatives argue that only Hindu students should be admitted to the institution, while critics condemn the attempt to introduce religious criteria into medical education admissions.