Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, September 14, 2024, Kolkata — Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a notable appearance at the protest site of junior doctors who have been striking for the past five days in response to the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Hospital. The junior doctors have been demonstrating in front of the health building, demanding justice and better safety measures.
Despite efforts by the government to negotiate and resolve the situation, the strike persisted. In a dramatic move, Chief Minister Banerjee took to the protest stage to address the junior doctors directly. She announced a significant decision: the dissolution of the Patient Welfare Society at RG Kar Medical College, as well as the dissolution of similar societies across all medical colleges in the state.
This decision by the Chief Minister has stirred considerable political discussion and debate within the state. Experts suggest that such a stern action reflects the gravity of the situation and highlights the ongoing tensions between the government and the medical community.