Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- The employees-recruited between 2019 and 2020 as part of the expansion of new medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir-said they have been working without clear service guidelines for nearly five years.

"We joined with the hope of a stable career and a defined path for growth. But for half a decade, we have been left in limbo," said one protesting staff member, who, like others, wore a black armband and carried a placard inside the GMC premises. "Every year we are told our file is under process, but nothing concrete ever comes out."

The protestors maintained discipline throughout the demonstration, emphasising that their intent was not to disrupt services but to make their voices heard. They said repeated written re...