BJP Seeks Reservation for Hindus in Jammu Medical Admissions
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accepted a BJP memorandum requesting the scrapping of the MBBS admission list at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, which has 42 of 50 qualifiers from the Muslim community. The BJP delegation, led by Sunil Sharma, argued that the university should reserve seats for Hindus, citing religious beliefs. This move has drawn criticism from various political parties, including the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party, who condemned it as divisive and communal. Critics argue that merit-based admissions should not be influenced by religion, warning that such actions could harm societal cohesion and education integrity.
Published 11 days ago • 23 Nov 2025, 07:35 PM IST