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Delhi: Resident Doctors up in arms against AIIMS Rishikesh order

AIIMS Rishikesh warning the students to not hold any social gathering within the premises without the permission from the authorities.

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The Resident Doctors' Association of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi is ridiculing the various circulars released by the AIIMS Rishikesh warning the students to not hold any social gathering within the premises without the permission from the authorities.

"This is not the first time when Director of AIIMS Rishikesh came up with this type of draconian order. He always considers AIIMS Rishikesh as his property and operates it as a private hospital. He initially increased the charges for the patients. If the patient is referred from one department to other then they have to pay Rs 300 as referral fees. Even routine examination like RFT/LFT which are free at Delhi AIIMS are charged as Rs 620 at Rishikesh," said Dr Harjit Singh Bhatti, President, AIIMS Delhi RDA.

The released circular has left the student body at the AIIMS Delhi furious.

The circular states, "No social gathering shall be organised by any student either inside or outside the campus without permission from the Dean. Else disciplinary action will be taken against the concerned student accordingly."

Students alleged that the random blood sugar which was done in Emergency is being charged at Rs 10. This increases tremendous pressure on patients and else they are devoid of treatment. The MS has increased the fees of MD/MS exam from Rs 200 in AIIMS Delhi to Rs 60,000 in AIIMS Rishikesh. The course fee for the same program has increased to Rs 75,672 and admission fees to Rs 10,500. All these are negligible at AIIMS Delhi that is hardly Rs 1000 in total.

"It is a fundamental right to meet and discuss within society. This ruling clearly exploits the fundamental rights of students. There is no clear description of how many students together will be considered a social gathering. If all students gathered for birthday wishes to their fellow student, can it be considered a breach of permission? Or if 5-6 students together go for a coffee or tea break, is it also considered a social gathering," asked Dr Bhatti.

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