42 Muslims in batch of 50: J&K CM says Vaishno Devi college admissions are merit-based; BJP seeks changes — what’s the row?

A political storm has erupted over admissions at the new Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, with 42 out of 50 students being Muslim. Hindu groups protested, demanding admissions based on faith, while J&K CM Omar Abdullah defended the merit-based selection, emphasizing the nation's secular constitution and questioning religion-based reservations.

Nov 25, 2025 - 12:50
 0  3
42 Muslims in batch of 50: J&K CM says Vaishno Devi college admissions are merit-based; BJP seeks changes — what’s the row?
A political storm has erupted over admissions at the new Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, with 42 out of 50 students being Muslim. Hindu groups protested, demanding admissions based on faith, while J&K CM Omar Abdullah defended the merit-based selection, emphasizing the nation's secular constitution and questioning religion-based reservations.

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow