NC Students Wing
Poonch Mirror January 10, 2026
Jammu:
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College closure: The students’ wing of the National Conference (NC) on Monday held a protest in Jammu against the closure of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, terming the move arbitrary and harmful to the future of students in the region.
The protesting students said the decision had caused widespread anger and disappointment among the youth of Jammu, irrespective of religion or community. They alleged that a small group of political elements was attempting to create a misleading narrative that the people of Jammu supported the closure, a claim they categorically rejected.
Addressing the protest, NC student leaders said Jammu had always demanded educational institutions, not their shutdown. “From the Science College agitation to movements for Jammu University, IIT, IIM and AIIMS, the youth of Jammu have consistently fought for education. Today, celebrating the closure of a medical college is shameful,” they said.
The protesters stressed that the issue was not political but educational. They clarified that while hospital services continue, the withdrawal of permission for the medical college would directly affect future admissions, depriving local students of the opportunity to pursue medical education in Jammu.
Questioning the administration’s stand, the students pointed out that the same college had been granted full operational powers only a few months ago. “If the college met requirements then, how can it suddenly be declared unfit now?” they asked, demanding a clear explanation.
Highlighting social unity, the speakers said Jammu’s youth Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian and Scheduled Caste stood united in demanding the restoration of the medical college. They also referred to affected students, including those from Jammu, who were later adjusted elsewhere, stating that temporary arrangements could not replace a permanent institution.
The NC students’ wing demanded immediate restoration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, asserting that the protest represented the collective voice of Jammu and Kashmir’s youth seeking education, justice and sustainable development.
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