Govt doctors in Tamil Nadu temporarily withdraw their strike

On Thursday, state Health Minister C Vijayabaskar had issued an ultimatum to the protesting medicos in the state, threatening to replace them if they did not resume their duties.

Speaking to ANI, Health Minister C Vijayabaskar had said, "If they (doctors) continue their protest, break in service orders will be issued to them. Their posts will be announced as vacant."

The Federation of Government Doctors Association (FOGDA) had started an indefinite strike over their demands which included an increase in salary, quota in medical education and appointment of more doctors.