Overview
- The maiden MBBS list at SMVDIME shows 42 of 50 selectees are Muslim, with reports noting seven Hindus and one Sikh in the batch.
- A BJP delegation led by Sunil Sharma submitted a memorandum to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha seeking revocation of the list and faith-based admissions or amendments to governing rules.
- Raj Bhavan conveyed that the submission was received and the matter is under examination, with an appropriate decision to be taken.
- SMVDIME and officials maintain admissions were strictly NEET-based and say the college lacks minority status required to apply religion-linked reservations.
- RSS-aligned and local groups held protests in Reasi, including attempts to force entry onto campus, as at least 36 selected students have already completed admission formalities.