Chandigarh, Dec. 10 -- The Haryana government on Tuesday invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) after the doctors in the state announced a complete shutdown of medical services for indefinite time. An order issued by chief secretary, Anurag Rastogi said that any strike by doctors and any other categories of staff working under the Haryana health department is prohibited for six months from December 18. The order further said any strike by doctors or health department staff will gravely affect public health and services essential for the life of the community. Thus, for ensuring patient care for the critically ill and others and to maintain uninterrupted delivery of essential medical services for the general public it is neces...