MARD to go on statewide indefinite strike from 5 pm today

The emergency services will remain open during the strike. The Association has alleged that despite assurances from Government there is still no progress on their demands.

Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors Central (MARD) has said that the Association will go on a statewide indefinite strike from 5 pm today. Nearly, 8,000 resident doctors across the state will participate in the strike.

"Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors Central (MARD) will go on a statewide indefinite strike from 5 pm tomorrow. Emergency services will remain operational to ensure the provision of essential medical care to the people during the strike. Around 8,000 resident doctors across the state will be on strike, demanding better hostel accommodation, a hike in stipend, and clearance of arrears," said Dr Abhijit Helge, MARD President.

MARD has written to the Minister of Medical Education, Maharashtra. The letter reads, "We the Central MARD, the Representative body of Resident doctors across the state are deeply disappointed with the lack of seriousness on the authority's part in fulfilling the promises that were made to the resident doctors of the state of Maharashtra."

Despite the assurances fo fulfilling our demands within 2 days it seems no progress has been made even after 2 weeks. Having being pushed to the limit by the cruel disregard towards the resident doctor's legitimate demands, we the Representative Body of the Resident doctors are left with no choice but to go on a Pan Maharashtra Indefinite strike, added MARD.

The Association said that all emergency services will remain functional during the strike, but the responsibility of any hampered patient care will solely lie upon the Government.

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