Lucknow, September 21 (Daily Kiran) : Protests erupted at King George Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow following the tragic death of nursing student Divyanshi Yadav from the 2025 batch. Students have leveled serious accusations against the college administration, claiming that despite her illness, Divyanshi was not granted leave. They assert that she attended classes while suffering from a high fever and dengue, driven by attendance pressures.
One nursing student expressed her grief, stating, “Our friend is no longer with us. Her death was due to the lack of medical leave. She initially had a mild fever, but later it was discovered she had dengue, yet she was not allowed to take time off.” The student added that Divyanshi was a dedicated individual who felt compelled to attend classes despite her condition.
Another student highlighted issues with the college’s leave policy, arguing that medical leave is recognized in many institutions, but not at KGMU. “In other colleges and courses, medical leave is accepted, but here it is not. Even at institutions like AIIMS, medical leave is acknowledged,” she said.
A third student shared the atmosphere of fear in the hostel following the incident. “She was part of our batch, and we lived in the same hostel. The environment has been very tense since her condition worsened. She went home, and just a day later, she passed away,” she recounted.
Students raised concerns about why Divyanshi waited until the last moment to return home, attributing it to the overwhelming pressure regarding attendance. They mentioned the strict policies that require them to attend every clinical duty, fearing that any absence could delay their graduation.
Another student revealed the pressure faced by their friend, stating, “She was told that if she missed the elective module, she would receive a six-month backlog. This was communicated verbally, with no written confirmation. As a result, she continued to attend classes even while unwell.”
The students are now demanding accountability from the administration and a reevaluation of attendance policies to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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