Dentist dismissed after joining black flag protest against Minister in Keralam
Sidharth Ravindran was working temporarily at the Kanhangad District Hospital under the National Health Mission. He was dismissed after authorities concluded that his participation in the protest violated the terms of the agreement he had signed while joining the service
A dentist temporarily employed at the Kanhangad District Hospital, as part of the National Health Mission, has been terminated from his position following his involvement in a black flag protest organized by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) against Sports Minister O.J. Janeesh. Dr. Sidharth Ravindran's employment was terminated after it was determined that his participation in the political demonstration contravened the conditions outlined in the agreement he had entered into upon his hiring.
The event transpired on Thursday when Minister Janeesh journeyed to the Kasaragod district to participate in various initiatives. Images surfaced depicting the doctor engaging in the protest by raising a black flag at the Minister's vehicle. The Hosdurg police subsequently filed charges against Dr. Sidharth in relation to the protest.
Additionally, activists from the Youth Congress lodged a formal complaint, supported by photographs verifying the doctor's involvement in the protest, with the Health Department. This prompted the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against him. The dismissal order explicitly stated that the doctor's violation of the agreement's terms, specifically his participation in a political protest, served as the justification for the action.
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