IMA Doctors On Fast After Ayurvedic Medicos Allowed To Do Surgery

Protesting against the recent notification that allows Ayurveda doctors to perform surgical operations, members of Indian Medical Association have undergone a relay hunger strike on February 1. The strike, continuing till February 14 would be observed in 50 places across the nation. Reportedly, the Dental association has joined the strike. Moreover, the IMA would launch a nationwide awareness program about the notification that they fear would lead to "mixopathy".