Delhi: Hundreds of Doctors march at Rajghat demanding protection against violence

New Delhi: In an major display of solidarity, a hundreds of doctors convened at Rajghat, New Delhi, emphasizing an ongoing concern for healthcare professionals: violence against them. The march under the banner "Chalo Rajghat" organized on Sunday, underlined the growing distress and vulnerability faced by medical professionals in their line of duty.

The rally saw number of medical associations participate. Convened by Delhi Medical Association, the rally also saw young doctors under the banner of FORDA, Maulana Azad Medical College RDA, Lady Harding Medical College RDA, UCMD RDA, and FAIMA join in large numbers

Originating from Maulana Azad Medical College, the doctors' rally intended to proceed towards the Rajghat. However, their march was stymied by heavy police barricades, preventing their progression. Regardless, the protest witnessed unwavering spirits as doctors sat on the road for more than an hour, expressing their dissent and demanding safety and respect in their workplace.

 A statement from the Delhi medical association, under Dr Ashwani Dalmiya  highlighted their concern: "Doctors protested against the unfair treatment by the authorities and repeated violence against healthcare workers." Such violence and mistreatment are not only disturbing from a humanitarian perspective but also pose significant challenges to the delivery of optimal healthcare.