MPAP holds convention; urges to resolve issue of experienced registered medical practitioners
Ferozepur, March 1, 2026:The district unit of the Medical Practitioners Association Punjab - MPAP - (Regd. 295) organized a district-level convention at Ferozepur, in line with the state committee’s decision.
The event was held under the leadership of District President Harbhajan Lal and witnessed enthusiastic participation from district and block-level members.
State President Dhanna Mal Goyal, General Secretary Gurmel Singh Machhike, Treasurer Rakesh Mehta, Chairman H.S. Ranu, Senior Vice President C.R. Shankar, Dr. Malkiat Thind, Chairman (Backward Classes), BKU Dakaunda District President Harnek Singh Mahima, along with several other leaders, attended the convention.
District Chairman Gursevakk Singh Kulgarhi welcomed the gathering and paid tribute to departed members. The association’s flag was hoisted amid slogans raised by members.
Addressing the gathering, Goyal and Machhike highlighted emerging challenges, criticizing the Centre’s policies including privatization and amendments affecting public welfare. They expressed concern over the recent Supreme Court verdict against experienced unregistered medical practitioners, calling it detrimental to primary healthcare services.
Goyal demanded that the Centre introduce a short-term bridge course to regularize nearly 60 lakh experienced practitioners across the country and involve them in delivering basic healthcare services. He urged Members of Parliament from Punjab to raise the issue during the ongoing Lok Sabha session.
Leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the organizational structure and continuing social campaigns against drug abuse and female foeticide.