JKMSA Condemns Suspension Of Kashmiri Students At Mewar University Amid Ongoing Protests

The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Student's Association (JKMSA) shared this information on the social media platform X, stating that the students were protesting the university’s failure to secure necessary approvals from the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC).

According to an office order issued by the registrar on October 19, the suspended students are barred from attending classes and entering the campus. They were instructed to vacate their hostels by October 20. The order has sparked outrage among the students, who protested for three consecutive days, emphasizing that their actions were not disruptive but aimed to protect their academic futures.

The JKMSA condemned the university’s decision as unfair, arguing that the students were merely demanding accountability for promises made to them by the university's registrar two months prior. Dr. Wasim Khan, the founder of the JKMSA, stated that the students had been assured that the accreditation process was underway, yet no significant progress has been made.

In a video shared by the association, a student expressed concern about their uncertain future, stating, "We were told at the time of admission that the process to get the council's accreditation is in the works, but after our admissions, nothing has been done so far,” as quoted by Edex Live. The student and others fear their degrees may not be validated in time for employment opportunities.

The JKMSA criticized the punitive measures taken against the students, describing them as an attempt to silence their voices. They urged the university to address the grievances raised by the students rather than resorting to suspensions, which they deemed an inadequate solution to the ongoing issues. The students now face threats of deregistration and potential legal consequences if they continue to challenge the university's authority.