As part of protest, resident docs sport black badges
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Bengaluru: 09.12.2021
Resident doctors and interns from across the state sported black badges in a symbolic protest as part of their indefinite strike called by Karnataka Association of Resident Doctors (KARD).
Junior resident doctors and interns had launched an indefinite strike on November 29 over, among other demands, unpaid Covid allowances, and had boycotted outpatient department (OPD) duties and elective services. They returned to work in OPDs on December 3. However, patients have not been put to hardship. One doctor said since they have not received a convincing response from the government, they decided to launch the symbolic protest beginning Wednesday, while continuing to keep OPD and other services functioning.
In a press release, KARD said that they will observe ‘Placard Day’ on Thursday and on Friday they will hold a candlelight vigil. Among their demands are payment of Covid allowance (Rs 10,000 per month) announced by the government from April 2021, roll back of fee hike, and expediting the NEET-PG 2021 admission process.
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