Controversy erupts as fake doctor is felicitated in minister's presence in Surat

A major controversy has erupted in Surat city after a fake doctor was awarded and felicitated during the Vande Ayucon-3 event. The person who was conferred the 'Ayurveda Seva Ratna' award in the special presence of Minister of State Prafull Pansheriya at this ceremony had earlier been caught as a fake doctor by the Navsari SOG police. Due to this incident, immense dissatisfaction is witnessed in the Ayurvedic medical field.

According to a report by Sandesh, after the grave negligence of this person came to light, his degree was also revoked. Registering a unified and fierce protest against the felicitation of a person with such a criminal past, more than 57 recognized Ayurvedic doctors have raised their voice. These doctors have also filed a formal written complaint regarding this matter before the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The doctors state that such an act tarnishes the image of genuine and sincere doctors.

According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, this program was organized under the aegis of the Surat Chamber of Commerce. The president of the Chamber clarified that the organization was unaware of this matter and cooperation was extended to this program at the insistence of the organization's head, Dr. Jignesh. When this fact came to light, immediate action was taken.

Organizer Dr. Jignesh, while speaking to TV9, stated that conferences are organized in every zone by the Gujarat Ayurvedic Council and more than 1,200 doctors were present at Vande Ayucon-3. The purpose of the program was knowledge enhancement and felicitating doctors providing service. He was aware that the person being felicitated is a BMS doctor and practices in Surat as well as Navsari. However, upon receiving information the next day, an inquiry revealed that this person shows a BMS degree obtained from Nashik, Maharashtra, but is not registered with the Gujarat Ayurvedic Council. Due to lack of registration, the award was immediately withdrawn. Dr. Jignesh further added that until there is registration with the Gujarat Council, that person will not be able to practice in Gujarat.

This incident has raised serious questions regarding the award selection process and verification of qualifications. Discussions are underway concerning the responsibility of the organizers and how the name of a bogus doctor was finalized for the award. This incident shows that meticulous background checking of individuals in felicitation ceremonies is extremely essential so that such controversies can be avoided in the future.