AP doctors call off stir

Naidu had urged them to first call off their strike as it was not 8220;his habit8221; to talk to striking people, adding he was prepared to give their representatives time on Friday to consider their demands after studying the financial implications.

Gnaneshwar said following the assurance given by the Chief Minister, the doctors decided to call off their stir at 11 pm.

Doctors who were attending emergency duties would resume duty from Friday, while the others would join duty Saturday, he added.

He said that as the strike had been called off, the rally proposed to be held in city and other places in the State by the striking doctors and their supporters was cancelled.