Haryana Government Doctors Strike: An Indefinite Protest for Demands

Government doctors in Haryana began an indefinite strike on Thursday to protest the non-fulfilment of their demands. The Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, representing the doctors, called for the strike affecting state-run hospitals. Government representatives are in talks to resolve the issue, with the strike impacting nearly 3,000 doctors.

Government doctors in Haryana initiated an indefinite strike on Thursday, severely impacting services in state-run hospitals. The strike, organized by the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, aims to protest the government's failure to meet their demands.

Attempts to resolve the issue are underway as government representatives engage in discussions with the doctors' association. These talks began in the afternoon, aiming to address the doctors' demands for a specialist cadre and a career progression scheme comparable to their central government counterparts.

The association has called for a shutdown of health services in government hospitals as a form of protest. Despite government pleas to consider patient impact, the strike has disrupted services, affecting around 3,000 doctors statewide.