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Why are junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh protesting? | Explained

A dispute over a stipend revision due since January 2026 has escalated into a phased, statewide strike by nearly 9,000 junior doctors, with government medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh withdrawing emergency services from August 17

17 Aug 2026 10:31 am