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Andhra junior doctors call off strike on court’s order
Andhra Pradesh junior doctors have temporarily called off their strike, following directions from the state High Court. The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) said the court instructed the state government to…
Andhra Pradesh junior doctors have temporarily called off their strike, following directions from the state High Court. The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) said the court instructed the state government to resolve the issues within two weeks. The association said it would pursue justice through alternative measures if an amicable solution is not reached.
The doctors are demanding an increase in stipend for interns, postgraduates and senior residents from January 1, 2026, and strict adherence to National Medical Commission regulations for faculty recruitment. They also oppose the proposed increase in the retirement age to 65. JUDA said it had reduced its demand from a 30 per cent to a 15 per cent stipend hike during negotiations.
Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav said the government will decide after examining stipends in other states. The High Court assured JUDA it could approach the bench again if the government fails to act within two weeks. The next round of talks is scheduled for August 27.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Andhra Pradesh High Court's two-week deadline to the government is the fastest route to a resolution, but it is not a settlement. Junior doctors in India have repeatedly resorted to strikes over stipends and working conditions, most notably in Tamil Nadu (2017) and Maharashtra (2023), and those disputes saw state governments issue written orders only after prolonged disruption. Here, the Health Minister saying he will study other states' stipends does not commit to a figure, leaving the real pressure on the court's interim direction. If the government does not issue a government order (GO) on stipend and retirement age within the fortnight, JUDA can return to the bench. The High Court will then have to decide whether to enforce an interim formula or let the strike resume. The August 27 meeting between JUDA and the minister is the immediate next checkpoint.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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