Chandigarh, 11 November 2026-The BJP Medical Cell, Chandigarh, has welcomed the increase in the number of postgraduate medical seats for MD and MS courses at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32), Chandigarh, from 155 to 177, describing it as a significant achievement in the field of medical education and healthcare services.

On this occasion, the entire team of the BJP Medical Cell, Chandigarh, met State President Shri Jatinder Pal Malhotra and expressed its heartfelt gratitude for his continuous efforts, active support and guidance in achieving this milestone.

The number of postgraduate medical seats at GMCH-32 has increased by a total of 22 seats. This expansion will provide medical students with greater opportunities to pursue specialised medical education. It will also contribute to increasing the availability of specialist doctors in the future, thereby strengthening Chandigarh's healthcare system. This will positively benefit the hospital's Outpatient Department (OPD), emergency services and the medical facilities available to the general public.

On the occasion, BJP Medical Cell State President Shri Lalit Takiar said that the increase in postgraduate medical seats is a matter of pride for Chandigarh. This decision is an important step towards expanding medical education and meeting future healthcare requirements. It will provide talented medical students with greater opportunities to advance their careers and will also increase the availability of specialist doctors.

He also expressed heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of the BJP Medical Cell, to the Chandigarh Administration, the Director-Principal of GMCH-32 and the Hon'ble Administrator Shri Gulab Chand Kataria for this important achievement.

Those present on the occasion included Medical Cell In-charge Dr. Sanjeev Bhatia, District Convenor Shri Sanjay Rora, State Co-Convenor Dr. Meena Chadha, and Medical Cell Convenor of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district Shri Sumit Bhandari.

During the programme, another remarkable achievement was also recognised. BJP State President Shri Jatinder Pal Malhotra, along with the BJP Medical Cell, felicitated Dr. Anshul, a daughter of Chandigarh, for securing All India Rank 56 in the entrance examination of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Through her exceptional talent, hard work and dedication, Dr. Anshul has brought pride not only to her family but also to the entire city of Chandigarh. The BJP Medical Cell expressed its pride in her achievement, felicitated her and extended its best wishes for a bright future.

On this occasion, Dr. Mahip Takiar, an MBBS student, also expressed gratitude to State President Shri Jatinder Pal Malhotra, the Chandigarh Administration and the GMCH-32 management for the significant increase in postgraduate medical seats. He said that this decision would encourage medical students and open up new opportunities in the field of medical education.

The BJP Medical Cell expressed confidence that such positive initiatives for the expansion of medical education and strengthening of healthcare facilities would continue in the future, making Chandigarh an even stronger centre for medical education and modern healthcare services.