Kashmir Medical Interns Served Notices After Demanding Stipend Hike
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Medical colleges in Srinagar and Anantnag have issued show-cause notices to interns currently on strike to demand a monthly stipend increase from Rs 12,500 to Rs 30,000. The notices demand an explanation within 24 hours regarding their absence from duty, citing professional misconduct and violation of previously signed affidavits. This action follows a statement from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who called for a swift resolution to the issue. Opposition leaders, including PDP's Iltija Mufti, have condemned the notices as an attempt to suppress peaceful protest. The interns have been on strike since August 31.
Why it matters
The standoff between medical interns and college administrations threatens to disrupt healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir while highlighting the ongoing debate over fair compensation for medical trainees.
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