Anantnag, J & K : MBBS and BDS interns at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag continued their indefinite strike for the fourth day on Thursday, demanding that their monthly stipend be increased from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

The interns said the demand is based on the workload, duties and responsibilities they handle during their internship.

The strike is part of an ongoing protest by MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir, who are calling for a higher monthly stipend.

At GMC Anantnag, the interns continued their protest and said they would stay on strike until the authorities considered and addressed their demands.

Meanwhile, Indian National Congress leader and Dooru MLA G.A. Mir joined the protesting interns and extended his support to their demand.

Iltija Mufti also joined the MBBS interns’ protest at GMC Anantnag and backed their demand for a hike in the monthly stipend. She expressed solidarity with the protesting interns and supported their call for enhancement of the stipend.

The interns appealed to the administration to step in and resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Report By – Danish Mirza

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