Haryana Doctors' Indefinite Strike: Deadlock Continues Over SMO Recruitment

In this special report, India Today’s Asim Bassi highlights the escalating healthcare crisis in Haryana as government doctors continue their indefinite strike. The deadlock between the Haryana government and the doctors persists, with the medical staff demanding regular promotions and the cessation of direct recruitment for Senior Medical Officers (SMOs). Reporting from the Civil Hospital in Panchkula, Bassi notes the increasing rush and waiting times for patients, despite the government’s alternative arrangements to keep Outpatient Departments (OPDs) running. The report underscores the urgent need for a resolution to restore normal medical services across the state.