In a significant breakthrough for Punjab’s healthcare sector, the Forum of Resident Doctors of Punjab has officially called off its proposed strike following a detailed and constructive meeting with senior state leadership. The two-hour dialogue, held in Chandigarh on Sunday, brought together key representatives of the resident doctors and top government officials, including Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh. The meeting marked a successful step toward consensus-building and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the medical fraternity.
Also present during the discussions were Additional Chief Secretary Finance Alok Shekhar, Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul, Secretary Expenditure VN Zade, and Director Medical Education and Research Dr. Avnish Kumar. The talks covered a broad spectrum of issues that had prompted the doctors’ collective decision to consider a strike. These included matters related to service conditions, pay structures, and recognition of their role within the healthcare system.
The government, represented at the highest administrative level, agreed to the core demands placed by the Forum of Resident Doctors, leading to the doctors’ decision to withdraw the strike notice. The outcome of the meeting is being hailed as a victory for dialogue and mutual respect between the state and its medical workforce, ensuring that public healthcare services will continue uninterrupted.
Finance Minister Harpal Cheema and Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh jointly emphasized that the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government is deeply committed to maintaining a collaborative approach with healthcare professionals. They reiterated that the well-being of both frontline medical workers and the citizens of Punjab remains a top priority. The ministers acknowledged the indispensable role resident doctors play in sustaining the public healthcare system, especially in medical colleges and government hospitals across the state.
The Forum of Resident Doctors was represented by a dedicated team, including Dr. Ramandeep Singh, President of the Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) Patiala, Chief Patron Dr. Akshay Seth, General Secretary Dr. Gurbhagat Singh, Advisor Dr. Milan, Press Secretary Dr. Mehtab Singh Bal, and executive members Dr. Gurjeet Singh and Dr. Darshdeep Singh. Their engagement throughout the negotiations reflected the unity and clarity of purpose within the resident doctor community.
This peaceful resolution is expected to strengthen trust between the state and healthcare personnel, setting a precedent for future negotiations. It also reflects the state government’s readiness to listen and act in the interest of a fair and functioning healthcare ecosystem. The swift response from the government not only averted a potential disruption in health services but also reaffirmed Punjab’s position as a state that values and invests in its medical infrastructure.
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