The decision taken by the center to impose restrictions on the number of MBBS seats nationwide has stirred controversy in Andhra Pradesh. While states like Uttar Pradesh have managed to negotiate and secure more medical seats, the restrictions have led to discontent in Andhra Pradesh. The disparity in the availability of medical seats between the southern and northern states prompted several states to oppose the imposed limitations. The centers efforts to address the shortage of medical facilities in southern states, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as well as Telugu-speaking states, have encountered resistance. This development has created a rift between the center and the southern states.
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