Amid doctors' strike against Punjab 6th Pay Commission, CM gives appreciation ahead of Doctors' Day
Amid doctors' strike against the recommendations of Punjab 6th Pay Commission, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, on behalf of the government, gave appreciation to them ahead of Doctors' Day on July 1.
During a COVID review meeting, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh thanked all the doctors and other medical professionals for the excellent job they are doing in helping the state fight the deadly Covid-19 pandemic.
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However, it comes at a time when doctors are on strike against the recommendations of the Punjab 6th Pay Commission. Several protesting doctors said that the government was not ready to listen to their demands instead Punjab CM is giving just an appreciation ahead of Doctors' Day.
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Thanking doctors on behalf of the government and the people of Punjab, the Chief Minister, in a brief message to mark International Doctors’ Day on July 1, said the whole state was proud of the medical professionals.
Every Punjab was indebted to the doctors, the medical staff, and all the healthcare workers for their support through these tough times said the Chief Minister.
Many of these professionals and workers had lost their colleagues and others in this pandemic, but continued to provide care and treatment to the patients in the face of grave danger to themselves, said Captain Amarinder.
“We will not forget your contribution to saving lives. Every Punjabi will always remember your selfless service,” he added.
-PTC News
