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Three JP Hospital doctors begin hunger strike over unpaid stipends and salaries in Bhopal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:31 PM
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Three doctors at Bhopal's JP Hospital have launched a staged hunger strike, alleging they have not received their stipends for five months and salaries for three months.
The protest began on October 21 when three medical officers at JP Hospital in Bhopal announced a phased hunger strike. The doctors claim that their monthly stipends have been pending for five months, while their regular salaries have not been paid for three months.
Hospital administration has been approached repeatedly for the dues, but the staff says no satisfactory response has been received. The doctors say the delay is affecting their livelihood and ability to focus on patient care.
The strike is being conducted in stages, with each doctor taking turns to fast for a set period. Hospital officials have not commented publicly on the dispute, and the matter is expected to be taken up with the state health department.
If the demands are not met, the doctors have warned that the protest could be extended, potentially disrupting services at the tertiary care facility.
Hospital administration has been approached repeatedly for the dues, but the staff says no satisfactory response has been received. The doctors say the delay is affecting their livelihood and ability to focus on patient care.
The strike is being conducted in stages, with each doctor taking turns to fast for a set period. Hospital officials have not commented publicly on the dispute, and the matter is expected to be taken up with the state health department.
If the demands are not met, the doctors have warned that the protest could be extended, potentially disrupting services at the tertiary care facility.