Archive · 23 Nov 2025
BJP Demands Review of Vaishno Devi Medical College Admissions
The BJP in Jammu and Kashmir is upset that most students admitted to a new medical college near the Vaishno Devi shrine are Muslim.
They want the college to give more seats to Hindu students because the college is linked to a Hindu goddess.
Some people are protesting, and the BJP has asked the local leader to fix the issue.
BJP J&K delegation met LG Manoj Sinha to discuss Vaishno Devi medical institute admissions
BJP expresses strong reservations over selection of non-Hindus for MBBS programme
42 Muslim students from Kashmir and 8 from Jammu selected, triggering protests
BJP demands review of admission criteria, enhanced transparency
RSS-affiliated outfits protest, argue for Hindu reservation
- Who
- BJP J&K leadership, LG Manoj Sinha, Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence students
- What
- Discussed and protested against the selection of non-Hindus for MBBS programme
- When
- November 22, 2025
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- BJP believes the college should prioritize Hindu students due to its link to the Vaishno Devi shrine
BJP and RSS Outfits
National Conference
Admission Criteria
BJP and RSS Outfits
BJP and RSS-affiliated outfits argue for Hindu reservation based on cultural sensitivities and faith-related expectations
National Conference
National Conference blames Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for not applying for minority status, leading to merit-based selection
- College Name
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence
- Total Students Selected
- 50
- Muslim Students from Kashmir
- 42
- Muslim Students from Jammu
- 8
- Hindu Students from Jammu
- 8
- BJP's Demand
- Review of admission criteria, Hindu reservation
