As per reports, the Telangana Junior Doctors Association (JUDA) has announced that junior doctors across the State will launch an indefinite strike starting Wednesday (22 May) if their issues are not addressed by the government. They have submitted a representation to Director of Medical Education (DME) Vani, detailing their demands.

The association demanded the timely release of stipends, release of pending stipends, honorarium for super specialty senior residents, 15 percent reservation of seats for Telangana students in Andhra Pradesh, improved security at various government hospitals, and improved infrastructure at government medical colleges.