The government's recent prohibition on private practice for doctors at GB Pant Hospital and Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) has ignited a fierce debate across Tripura. While the administration aims to prioritize government patient care, critics, led by the Left Front, demand an immediate reversal.

They argue the sudden policy change has severely strained the state’s healthcare infrastructure, leading to critical personnel shortages and significantly longer wait times for patients. As public and political pressure mounts, the administration faces the challenging task of balancing healthcare accessibility with professional regulations, leaving the state's medical community in a period of intense uncertainty.