Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Telangana has condemned the political backing of quacks in the state.

The IMA Telangana has urged legal action against private medical practitioners and rural medical practitioners operating in the state. Chairman of the Action and Antiquackery Committee, IMA Telangana Dr K Ashok Reddy expressed disappointment over a recent protest by unqualified practitioners at Hyderabad's Indira Park.

Speaking to Siasat.com, he said, "Quackery has been a persistent issue, and we have long been demanding the eradication of unqualified medical practitioners."

He said there is no need for political support to the quacks in Telangana. To support the statement the doctor said, "There are about 66...