India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions
Summary
India closed a medical college in Kashmir after protests erupted over the admission of mostly Muslim students. The college's recognition was revoked by India's National Medical Commission, following pressure from right-wing Hindu groups.Key Facts
- The medical college is called Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute (SMVDMI) in Kashmir, India.
- The National Medical Commission revoked the college's recognition on January 6.
- Of the 50 students admitted, 42 were Muslims.
- The college was funded by a Hindu religious charity and partly by the government.
- Admissions were based on a national entrance exam called NEET.
- Protests by local Hindu groups demanded Muslim admissions be revoked.
- Right-wing groups argued the college should admit only Hindu students.
- The controversy involved petitions to the region's lieutenant governor.
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