Doctors strike at IGMC-Shimla: CM assures review of Dr Narula’s sacking; inquiry to follow
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu's appeal led to the Resident Doctors Association of IGMC-Shimla ending their strike. Following assurances of a detailed inquiry and a review of Dr. Raghav Narula's termination, doctors are set to resume duties. The CM acknowledged the strike, stating government decisions are open to review.
File photo: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu
KULLU: Within hours of Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu's appeal to doctors, Resident Doctors Association of IGMC-Shimla called off its str-ike Sunday. "Instead of trusting me, doctors went on strike," Sukhu remarked, adding the decision to sack Dr Raghav Narula would be reviewed."Following the assurance given by the CM that a detailed inquiry would be conducted into the matter and the termination of Dr Narula would be revoked, the indefinite strike has been withdrawn," RDA president Sohil Sharma said in a statement, adding RDA would remain "completely vested in the inquiry".Earlier in the day, the CM urged doctors to join duty from Monday, assuring that govt decisions "can be reviewed".