Mysuru: Government doctors who had been protesting over the suicide of Dr. S R Nagendra of Nanjangud, demanding action against those responsible for it, decided to call off the protest on Sunday.

Government doctors who were on a strike in Mysuru have agreed to call off their agitation and resume duties related to COVID-19 from Monday following government assurances. This decision has come in the interest of the people during the pandemic, and after some government assurance, said the Doctors' association.

Health Minister B Sriramulu in a tweet said assured doctors of fair inquiry into the suicide case and to look into their demands after discussing with the Chief Minister.

Government Health Officer Association, Mysuru unit president, Dr Devi Anand said, "We welcome CEO's transfer but, we need him to be kept under suspension. The doctors will attend work from Monday," he said.

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Varanasi: Comedian Shyam Rangeela has finally filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency on Tuesday, May 14, the last day of filing papers.

Rangeela, who intended to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi had alleged on Monday that he was being denied a nomination from the seat, as he along with several other candidates were reportedly made to wait for filling papers on May 10th and May 13th.

Shyam Rangeela, taking to his official ‘X’ handle, wrote, "With your love and support, I have completed all the requirements as per the rules and submitted the nomination. I also have full faith in the democracy of this country. Now the next two-three days are crucial. Thank you all very much for your cooperation. My electoral future rests in the hands of all election officials who are the custodians of our democracy. With the hope that they all strengthen our faith, Yours Shyam Rangeela.”

Alongside, Shyam, BJP candidate Narendra Modi, Log Party's Vinay Kumar Tripathi, BJP's Surendra Narayan Singh, independent candidates Dinesh Kumar Yadav, Reena Rai, Neha Jaiswal, Ajit Kumar Jaiswal, Ashok Kumar Pandey, Sandeep Tripathi filed their nomination papers on Tuesday.

According to the Election Commision of India, a total of 41 candidates have filed nomination papers from the Varanasi constituency.