Rajasthan university suspends 33 Kashmiri students over protest against lack of approval for nursing course

University Registrar Dr Chandikaditya Kumawat told The Indian Express, “There is a system when you’re in a university. And if you are creating a nuisance, then definitely, we have to suspend the students. We have not rusticated them, but suspended them. And whatever they are doing is not the correct way. What we have done is right; our NOC is under process, but delayed due to an administrative delay.”

“Our inspection went well, and our report was submitted through a proper process on the basis of which we will get the NOC; I don’t think there will be any issues in obtaining the NOC. I have been pursuing it regularly, and we are awaiting further orders. We are expecting that it will be approved within days of the completion of the ongoing Budget session,” the Registrar said, adding that the university gave admission to students “on the basis of the court orders”.

JKSA’s Khuehami said the university had repeatedly assured the students that the required approvals would be secured. “Last year, the Registrar even issued a written commitment promising that the matter would be resolved shortly. However, despite these assurances, no tangible progress has been made. Instead of providing clarity or a definitive timeline, the administration continues to seek additional time, leaving students anxious and uncertain about their careers,” he said.

He claimed that the students were left with no option and faced prolonged uncertainty, following which they resorted to peaceful protest to safeguard their academic future.

“Rather than constructively addressing their legitimate concerns, the university administration responded by suspending 33 students. Such punitive action appears aimed at silencing dissent instead of rectifying institutional lapses. Suspending students for raising genuine academic concerns only aggravates the situation and deepens mistrust,” he said.

The association has also urged Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and his Jammu and Kashmir counterpart, Omar Abdullah, “to intervene and resolve this crisis”. It urged CM Sharma to ensure that either the necessary approvals are secured without further delay or the affected students are accommodated in a duly recognised institution, without any academic loss.

Hamza Khan is a seasoned Correspondent for The Indian Express, specifically reporting from the diverse and politically dynamic state of Rajasthan. Based in Jaipur, he provides high-authority coverage on the state's governance, legal landscape, and social issues, directly supporting the "Journalism of Courage" ethos of the publication. Expertise Politics & Governance: Comprehensive tracking of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, including policy changes (e.g., the Right to Health Bill and Anti-Mob Lynching Bills), bypoll dynamics, and the shifting power structures between the BJP and Congress. ... Read More

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