In a surprising turn of events, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the Swasthya Bhavan, the state health secretariat, to address the protesting junior doctors. Banerjee, referring to herself as their elder sister rather than the chief minister, urged the doctors to resume work. She reassured the protesters that she had no connections with those involved in the recent rape and murder case at Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Furthermore, Banerjee promised to establish a committee to ensure the safety of doctors, including both senior and junior members. She expressed her concern for the protesting doctors, highlighting the impact their strike has had on the healthcare sector in West Bengal. The ‘Desh Bachao Gano Manch’ also raised alarm over the consequences of the ongoing ‘cease work,’ citing 27 deaths due to alleged lack of medical care during the agitation.
The junior doctors began their strike on August 9 following the tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, demanding justice for the victim and enhanced security measures at medical institutions. While seeking justice for the victim, Banerjee emphasized the importance of ensuring that the agitation does not result in harm to ordinary patients in need of medical attention.
Overall, the situation remains tense as the government works to address the legitimate concerns of the protesting doctors while maintaining the functionality of the healthcare system in the state.
[ad_2]
