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Politics
Tripura CM Defends Ban on Doctor's Private Practice
✍️ Northeast Live
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 07:17 AM
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has defended the state government's decision to prohibit private practice for doctors at AGMC and GBP Hospital, while also criticizing the opposition CPI(M).
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has publicly supported the state government's directive banning private medical practice for doctors associated with the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and the Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital. The Chief Minister stated that the decision was made in the best interest of patient care and to ensure better services within government healthcare facilities.
During a press interaction, CM Saha also took the opportunity to criticize the opposition party, CPI(M). He accused the party of politicizing the issue and attempting to mislead the public regarding the ban. The Chief Minister asserted that the government's move is aimed at improving the efficiency and accountability of medical professionals within the public health system.
The ban aims to ensure that doctors dedicate their full time and attention to treating patients in government hospitals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare accessible to the common populace. Further details on the implementation and scope of the ban were not elaborated upon in the initial statements.
During a press interaction, CM Saha also took the opportunity to criticize the opposition party, CPI(M). He accused the party of politicizing the issue and attempting to mislead the public regarding the ban. The Chief Minister asserted that the government's move is aimed at improving the efficiency and accountability of medical professionals within the public health system.
The ban aims to ensure that doctors dedicate their full time and attention to treating patients in government hospitals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare accessible to the common populace. Further details on the implementation and scope of the ban were not elaborated upon in the initial statements.