However, after that, the government suddenly decided to withdraw the Non-Practicing Allowance ( NPA) for the doctors to be recruited in future, bringing down their salaries substantially compared to other states and compared to their cadre in the state.

Amit Somai Prajapati, was arrested on Wednesday soon after the incident, he said. 

PDD cited, "It has come to notice that some employees are resorting to demonstrations and strikes in favour of certain assumed demands, which is illegal." 

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs 12,869 crore per annum. The impact would be Rs 15,014 crore during the year 2024-25 (January 2024 to February 2025).