The agitating medicos of MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Brahmapur, Veer Surendra Sai Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR), Burla and city-based Hi-Tech Medical College would jointly held a dharna in front of the Assembly on Thursday protesting the proposed relocation of Jaring-based Sardar Rajas Medical College students in their institutions.
Gandhi Marg, opposing the decision of relocation and demanding a fair decision by the State Government.
“The Government-run medical colleges in the State are running sans proper infrastructure and teaching and non-teaching staff. We are facing difficulties due to lack of proper arrangements. Under these circumstances, the relocation of Sardar Rajas Medical students at MKCG, VIMSAR, Hi-Tech is unfortunate,” said a student.
Meanwhile, almost a week after taking to streets on the issue, the medicos of VIMSAR, who are on strike over the issue since November 23, boycotted their classes on Wednesday and took out a rally in Burla demanding a fair decision by the Government. They submitted a memorandum to the RDC, northern range. The students also threatened to shut down the institution if their demands were not met.