Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy voiced serious concern over the growing distress among medical graduates who studied abroad and are now being denied Permanent Registration (PR) by the State government.
A delegation of affected students, accompanied by leaders from the YSRCP Student Wing, met Jagan at the party’s central office in Tadepalli on Wednesday (July 2).
The students explained that despite fulfilling all requirements — completing their medical education abroad, clearing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), and completing internships in accordance with NMC guidelines — the government is withholding their PR numbers. Some students also alleged being compelled to work beyond the mandatory internship period without pay.
On the occasion, Mr. Jagan condemned the alleged police lathi-charge on protesting students that took place last night and extended his unwavering support to their cause. He described the government’s stance as “harassment” not just of the students, but of their families as well.
Mr. Jagan criticised the incumbent government’s handling of the medical education sector, recalling that during his tenure, the YSRCP government had established 17 new government medical colleges to expand opportunities for aspiring doctors, with five already operational. “This government has not only halted the remaining colleges but has even returned the medical seats allocated by the Centre,” he said.
Reassuring the students, Mr. Jagan stated: “We will stand by you until justice is done. Your future cannot be jeopardised by an indifferent administration.”
YSRCP Student Wing leaders Panuganti Chaitanya, A. Ravichandra, and several young doctors were also present at the meeting.
Published – July 02, 2025 11:04 pm IST
