Chandigarh: In an unprecedented move for Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, medical superintendent Dr Dasari Harish tendered his resignation on Monday. The decision sent ripples through the institution, signalling deep-rooted resentment within the senior faculty regarding the UT administration’s recent leadership appointments.Sources close to the development indicated that Dr Harish’s resignation was a direct response to being bypassed for the position of director-principal. As the senior-most candidate eligible for the role, Dr Harish was widely expected to transition into the top leadership post. However, the UT administration instead selected Dr Ravneet Kaur to lead the premier medical institution.Dr Harish served as the medical superintendent for the past 4 months and still had 5 months remaining in his administrative tenure. His decision to step down early — specifically following the announcement of Dr Kaur’s appointment — was viewed by peers as a formal protest against the administration’s selection criteria. This marked the first time in the history of GMCH-32 that a medical superintendent resigned in direct reaction to the selection of a new director principal. “While administrative reshuffles are common, this recent move highlights a growing tension between the UT and hospital’s veteran academic staff,” said a faculty. Currently, the resignation letter was submitted to the UT administration for approval. While officials move to decide on a permanent successor, the two deputy medical superintendents are overseeing the department’s responsibilities. The situation remains tense as the administration faces the challenge of restoring stability among its senior ranks.
