West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has faced criticism from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who accused her of excessive self-promotion during her speech to protesting junior doctors. Adhikari claims Banerjee referred to herself 76 times in a 9-minute speech, highlighting a perceived lack of empathy during the protests sparked by the brutal murder of a medical student.
An unattended bag triggered a bomb scare at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, prompting the deployment of bomb disposal squads. The incident occurred amidst ongoing protests by junior doctors demanding justice for a murdered colleague. Meanwhile, the West Bengal government has issued a third invitation for talks with the protesting doctors, offering a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has suspended 51 doctors, including senior residents, house staff, interns, and professors, for allegedly promoting a culture of intimidation and hampering the democratic atmosphere of the institution. The suspension comes amidst ongoing protests by junior doctors demanding justice for the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the hospital. The protesting doctors have vowed to continue their cease work action until their demands are met.
The Supreme Court has directed protesting doctors in West Bengal to return to work by 5 pm on Tuesday, assuring no adverse action will be taken. The protests erupted following the brutal murder of a postgraduate woman doctor in Kolkata, disrupting healthcare services in the state. The court emphasized that protests cannot come at the cost of duty, and the state must ensure doctors’ safety and security.
