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NHM Staff Union Protests at Civil Surgeon Office in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:16 PM
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Employees of the National Health Mission (NHM) staged a protest outside the Civil Surgeon’s office in Ludhiana, demanding better working conditions and timely salary payments.
Employees of the National Health Mission (NHM) staged a protest outside the Civil Surgeon’s office in Ludhiana on Tuesday. The union, representing over 200 staff members, gathered at the entrance of the government health facility to voice grievances about working conditions and salary delays.
The demonstrators demanded immediate payment of pending wages, improved infrastructure, and better support for frontline healthcare workers. They also called for a meeting with senior officials to discuss long‑term solutions.
Local authorities responded by deploying security personnel to maintain order. Police assured that the protest would be allowed to continue peacefully while officials promised to review the concerns raised.
As of now, the protest remains active, with union leaders planning further actions if their demands are not met within the next week.
The demonstrators demanded immediate payment of pending wages, improved infrastructure, and better support for frontline healthcare workers. They also called for a meeting with senior officials to discuss long‑term solutions.
Local authorities responded by deploying security personnel to maintain order. Police assured that the protest would be allowed to continue peacefully while officials promised to review the concerns raised.
As of now, the protest remains active, with union leaders planning further actions if their demands are not met within the next week.