On JKSA’s request, Rajya Sabha MP Sajjad Kichloo raises issue of suspension of 33 Kashmiri students in Parliament

SRINAGAR: On the request of the Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sajjad Kichloo on Friday raised in Parliament the issue concerning the suspension of 33 Kashmiri students at Mewar University, Rajasthan, over the absence of mandatory approvals for the B.Sc. Nursing programme.

In a statement, Association's National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the matter was formally taken up in the Rajya Sabha following detailed representations submitted by the Association highlighting the grave academic crisis faced by over 50 Kashmiri students enrolled in the course. He said the parliamentary intervention reflects the seriousness of the issue and underscores the urgent need for accountability and corrective action.

The issue pertains to the university’s failure to secure statutory approvals from the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC). In the absence of these mandatory recognitions, the validity of the degree, eligibility for professional registration, and future employment prospects of students remain uncertain. Instead of resolving the regulatory deficiencies, the university administration suspended 33 students who had staged a peaceful protest seeking clarity and protection of their academic future.

The Association stated that the intervention in the Rajya Sabha sought immediate attention of the concerned Ministries and regulatory bodies to ensure that students are not penalised for institutional lapses beyond their control. “Students cannot be made victims of administrative negligence. Their only demand is recognition of their course and protection of their academic continuity,” Khuehami said.

During his address in Parliament, MP Kichloo urged the Government to ensure that either the necessary approvals are secured without further delay or the affected students are transferred to duly recognised institutions without any academic loss. He also called for the constitution of an appropriate mechanism or committee to examine the matter and recommend a time-bound resolution.

Association thanked MP Kichloo for raising the issue at the national level and pressing for coordinated intervention by the Union Government and the concerned authorities. The Association reiterated that running a professional nursing programme without securing statutory approvals is a serious lapse and that students cannot be treated as scapegoats for systemic failures.

The Association expressed hope that the parliamentary intervention will lead to swift corrective measures, restoration of the suspended students, and a comprehensive resolution that safeguards the academic and professional future of all affected students.