14/09/2026
Sheikh Aijaz Ahmad Writes to Rahul Gandhi, Seeks Intervention in NHM Employees’ Demands
Ganderbal, September 14: District President of the Indian National Congress, Ganderbal, Sheikh Aijaz Ahmad, has written to Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, seeking his intervention in the “legitimate demands” of National Health Mission (NHM) employees in Jammu and Kashmir.
In his written application, Sheikh Aijaz highlighted the concerns of thousands of NHM employees, including low remuneration, limited career progression, lack of job security and uncertainty regarding their future.
He stated that NHM employees across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Kashmir Valley, have been observing a peaceful protest for the past several days. He noted that their prolonged absence from duty is affecting healthcare services and causing inconvenience to patients and the general public.
Sheikh Aijaz urged Rahul Gandhi to take up the matter at the national level and raise the concerns of NHM employees with the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and Union Health Minister, seeking an early and favourable resolution of their demands.
He further emphasized that NHM employees constitute an essential pillar of the public healthcare system and deserve recognition, dignity, fair treatment and a secure future.
A copy of the letter has also been forwarded to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra.
