Maharashtra Resident Doctors Launch Indefinite Strike Over BHMS Registration

Resident doctors across Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike demanding that the Maharashtra Medical Council register their Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) qualifications. The protest was launched on Monday, with doctors citing delays and bureaucratic hurdles in the registration process.\n\nThe strike has seen participation from several teaching hospitals in the state, with doctors walking out of clinics and refusing to treat patients until their credentials are officially recognized. The Maharashtra Medical Council has yet to respond to the demands, leaving the situation unresolved.\n\nThe doctors argue that without proper registration, they cannot practice legally, which jeopardizes patient care and their professional standing. They seek a swift resolution to ensure that homeopathic specialists can continue to serve the community without administrative impediments.