Haryana Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Demands; ESMA Invoked

• Haryana government doctors have extended their strike indefinitely over unfulfilled demands.
• Key demands include implementation of a modified assured career progression scheme and halting direct recruitment of senior medical officers.
• The Haryana government invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) and ordered salary deductions in response to the strike.
• Healthcare services were affected in some areas, though Ambala and Kurukshetra reported minimal impact.
• The Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMSA) initiated the strike and is open to dialogue with the government.

Why It Matters: Haryana doctors strike for demands, but its impact on healthcare is mixed.