The Punjab Civil Medical Service Association (PCMSA) will hold gate rallies in support of the ongoing strike by the Punjab State Ministerial Services Union (PSMSU) on December 4. The PCMSA expressed dissatisfaction with the government's response to the demands of the PSMSU, which include the implementation of the old pension scheme, reinstatement of assured career progressions, disbursal of pending arrears, release of due DA instalments, and correction of pay anomalies. Dr Akhil Sarin, president of PCMSA, emphasized the importance of addressing the demands of employees within the PCMS cadre to safeguard the state's public healthcare system.