Doctors' associations in Telangana are opposing a recent government order that nominates senior health department officials as ex-officio members of the Telangana Medical Council (TGMC). The Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association and the Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association argue this move alters the council's composition, potentially marginalizing elected medical representatives and diluting its regulatory authority. They express concern that this intervention could hinder the council's efforts against quackery and compromise patient safety.