Srinagar, September 9: GMC Anantnag Intern doctors on Tuesday strongly condemned the issuance of a show-cause notice to the two student representatives of GMC Anantnag, Dr. Mohammad Akib Javid and Dr. Runga Zamin Javaid, in connection with the ongoing interns’ protest for their legitimate stipend demands.
It is deeply concerning that, out of the entire group of protesting interns, the administration has chosen to issue the notice specifically to the two representatives who have been communicating the collective concerns of the interns. We believe that raising genuine grievances and representing fellow students cannot be equated with gross indiscipline or professional misconduct.
The notice further mentioned the possibility of curtailment, temporary suspension, or even cancellation of internship. Such language is extremely intimidating and has created a sense of fear among interns who are simply demanding their legitimate rights.
“We want to make it absolutely clear that student representation is not misconduct, and raising legitimate concerns is not an act of indiscipline. Representatives should be engaged through dialogue rather than subjected to threats of punitive action,” the intern doctors mentioned in a notice.
“We remain respectful of the institution and the authorities, but respect must be mutual. We appeal to the administration and the concerned authorities to withdraw the notice and resolve the stipend issue through meaningful dialogue rather than coercion or intimidation,” the notice reads.
Intern Doctors also said, “Our representatives will not be abandoned. We stand united, and our demand for justice, dignity and a fair stipend will continue peacefully and democratically.”
