Sushma to help Pak girl get seat in medical college

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday promised to help a young Pakistani citizen now living in India get a seat in a medical college in the country.

Sushma promised to help 19-year-old Mashal Maheshwari, who moved to Jaipur in Rajasthan from Hyderabad in Sindh province of Pakistan two years ago, after she told a TV channel that although she was keen to study medicine, she could not appear for the entrance examination as she was not a citizen of India. Mashal moved from Pakistan to India with her parents, both of whom are doctors.

She scored 91% marks in her Higher Secondary examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education. 

She was not allowed to take the All India Pre Medical Test, as only Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin are allowed to appear for the entrance examination.

“Mashal — Don't be disappointed my child. I will personally take up your case for admission in a Medical College,” Swaraj posted on Twitter.

“I am really very happy that the External Affairs Minister has assured me of support in getting admission in a medical college. I am thankful to her,” said Mashal, after being reassured by Sushma.