IMA writes to PM Modi over Anant Kumar Hegde's induction in ministry, calls it disturbing

Delhi: The Indian Medical Association on Tuesday expressed concerns over the induction of Anant Kumar Hegde into the Union Council of Ministers.

The association has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that it has sent a wrong message to the medical fraternity.

IMA national president Dr KK Aggarwal, in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that the medical fraternity was 'disturbed' by Hegde's induction and requested him to take 'appropriate revision' in his decision.

Hegde had allegedly assaulted doctors at a private hospital in Sirsi in January this year, accusing them of not giving proper treatment to his mother.

The clipping of a media report with CCTV footage showing Hegde purportedly beating doctors was attached with the letter.

On September 03, PM Modi had rejigged his council of ministers and Hegde was appointed as the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Hegde, 49, has been a member of the 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th and 16th (present) Lok Sabha from Uttara Kannada.

He is an agriculturist by profession.

During his multiple stints in Parliament, he has served as a member of parliamentary standing committees on finance, home affairs, human resource development, commerce, agriculture and external affairs.

He has also been a member of the Spices Board of India for four terms. 

(With PTI inputs)