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Jammu and Kashmir Medical Interns’ Stipend Protest Gains Opposition Support
Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir have stopped working for four days.
They want more money each month and better conditions in hospitals.
Their current stipend is Rs 12,300 per month.
The interns say this is not enough for the work they do.
Congress, the PDP and CPI(M) leaders have supported them.
They say the government has not acted on earlier promises.
The PDP has asked the government to announce when it will solve the problem.
It warned that supporters could join an indefinite strike if no date is given.
Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir remained on strike for a fourth consecutive day, seeking higher stipends and improved working conditions.
The Congress and CPI(M) joined the PDP in backing the protesting interns.
The interns’ monthly stipend is Rs 12,300, an amount reportedly unchanged since 2019.
PDP leader Iltija Mufti demanded a deadline for resolving the issue and threatened an indefinite strike if one is not provided.
CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said interns work shifts lasting up to 24 or 36 hours and urged immediate stipend revision.
- Who
- Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir, supported by the Congress, PDP and CPI(M).
- What
- The interns are conducting a strike demanding enhanced stipends and better working conditions.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, including Government Medical College Anantnag.
- When
- The protest had continued for four consecutive days as of Thursday, September 3.
- Why
- The interns say their Rs 12,300 monthly stipend is inadequate, while political supporters cited their demanding work and long shifts.
Key facts
- Current stipend
- Rs 12,300 per month
- Stipend status
- Reportedly unchanged since 2019
- Protest duration
- Four consecutive days as of September 3
- Political supporters
- Congress, PDP and CPI(M)
- Reported working hours
- Shifts can extend to 24 or 36 hours
- PDP demand
- The government should provide a date for resolving the issue
- Potential escalation
- PDP leaders warned of an indefinite strike if no date is provided
Quotes
Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir
Congress leader who supported the interns’ demands and urged the chief minister to act.
“They have been on strike for four days now; their demands are entirely legitimate. Their current monthly stipend is a mere Rs 12,300, which works out to just Rs 400 a day. In this day and age, even a labourer earns Rs 800 a day.”
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“When it comes to government support to doctors, Jammu and Kashmir is at the lowest level. The demands of medical interns are genuine. Government gave them assurances in the past, but nothing has been done so far.”
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