Amit Shah assures IMA of full support by govt, asks them to call off symbolic protest of April 23
Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called off the symbolic protest planned for April 23 against the attacks of doctors across the country after Amit Shah assured them of full backing by the government. "Considering the immediate high level response of government and solid assurances given by the home minister himself, it is decided that the White alert protest of 22nd and Black Day of 23rd stands withdrawn to maintain the unity and integrity of our country," IMA said in an official statement.
Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with the doctors of the IMA via video conference. In his address to the doctors, he appreciated the work that they have put in during these desperate times and appealed to them to not do carry even a symbolic protest that had been suggested by the organisation keeping in mind the safety and the security of the medical staff.
Amit Shah assured the doctors that the government is fully with them.
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Singh was also present at the meeting.
IMA had declared April 23 as a black day in lieu of the attacks on doctors fighting to tackle coronavirus. The organisation asked the medics across the country to light candles as a symbolic protest against these attacks. "IMA demands Special Central Law Against Violence on Doctor’s & Declares White Alert to the nation on 22.04.2020 & Black Day on 23.04.2020" IMA said in a tweet.
