A strike has been declared by resident doctors due to unpaid allowances. The doctors are seeking payment of various arrears, including specialist and salary allowances.
The industrial action is a result of unresolved welfare issues. A communiqué was issued after an emergency congress, outlining the decision to strike.
Further details about the strike and the demands of the resident doctors are available from the source, including the specific amount of arrears owed and the start date of the strike.
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