Says hostel meant for Kashmiri students occupied by outsiders
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday said it has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, urging him to intervene in the issue of a hostel at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, which was specifically built for Kashmiri students but has been occupied by outsiders.
In the letter, the Association said that each year, a significant number of students from Jammu and Kashmir enroll in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs at Jamia Millia Islamia. “However, securing safe and affordable accommodation remains a major challenge for them. Many students, despite their academic achievements, struggle to find rented housing due to frequent denials by landlords. Those who apply for on-campus accommodation often face rejections, leaving them with limited and often expensive alternatives,” it said.
National Convener of the Association, Nasir Khuehami urged Chief Minister to personally intervene and push for a resolution to this pressing issue. He stressed that addressing this matter would provide much-needed relief to students and their families, allowing them to focus on their education without the burden of securing safe and affordable accommodation.
“Restoring the hostel to its original purpose would reaffirm the commitment to the welfare of Kashmiri students and serve as a crucial step toward building trust and confidence among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.