The J&K Students Association has reached out to the Punjab Chief Minister regarding alleged eviction threats faced by Kashmiri students at CT University in Punjab. These students sought proper meal arrangements for Sehri and Iftar during Ramadan. Complaints revealed that students were warned of hostel eviction and admission cancellation for requesting timely meals during Ramzan.
Nasir Khuehami, the National Convenor of the Association, highlighted that these students are regular fee-paying boarders who simply asked for meal adjustments due to Ramzan. However, their reasonable demand was met with intimidation and threats by the Vice Chancellor and other university officials. The Association emphasized that no student should be harassed or penalized for practicing their faith.
The Association urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to intervene, conduct a fair inquiry, and ensure students are not mistreated for religious observance. They also called for immediate arrangements to enable students to observe Ramzan with dignity while pursuing their education without fear. Khan Faiq, Punjab-Chandigarh Coordinator of JKSA, emphasized the need for universities to be safe spaces that respect diversity and uphold constitutional rights.
