R G Kar: Junior doctors’ demonstration outside Swasthya Bhavan continues for third day

Kolkata, Sept 13: Junior doctors continued their ‘cease work’ and sit-in demonstration outside the West Bengal Health Department headquarters for the third consecutive day on Friday, a day after the proposed talks to resolve the RG Kar hospital impasse between agitating junior doctors and the Bengal government failed to take off.

Around 30 medics, representing 26 medical colleges participating in the stir, had visited Nabanna for the meeting that failed to materialise after the government did not accept the doctors’ demand for live-streaming of the talks.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the meeting with the junior doctors cannot be live-streamed as demanded by them because the issue is sub-judice and before the Supreme Court. She said her government had made arrangements to record it and hand over the recording to them with the permission of the apex court if needed.

The agitating doctors said their demonstration outside ‘Swathya Bhavan’, the state health department headquarters, will continue until key demands are met, including the suspension of Police Commissioner, Health Secretary, Director of Health Services, and Director of Medical Education.

“We will continue our agitation despite wanting to resume our work, but not until our demands are met,” members of the protesting doctors’ forum said.

The state government and the CM have repeatedly urged the doctors to resume work. Though Thursday’s talks failed to take place, protesting doctors maintained that they still desire a meeting, but only in a completely transparent manner, which they believe is only possible through live-streaming.

Doctors said many common people showed spontaneous solidarity by bringing food and essentials, either by cutting back on their Durga Puja festival budget or celebrating birthdays with the protestors.

“I am offering my respect to these living gods for the future of my 11-year-old daughter,” said a father who distributed sweets to the protesting medics.

“We are overwhelmed by such support in this endeavor for justice for R.G. Kar, which is helping us keep our morale high,” said a protesting junior doctor.

A large contingent of police personnel has been deployed in and around ‘Swathya Bhavan’ at Salt Lake to maintain law and order and ensure smooth traffic movement.(PTI)

Hot this week

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Speeding truck rams Tura night bus, 4 passengers injured

Tura, Sept 5: Four passengers onboard a night bus...

The Baghmara connection to Meghalaya’s political history

Tura, Aug 17: For many in the state, Baghmara...

Attacks on minorities in Bangladesh: Indian Chakmas call for export ban

CDFI blames ISI, Islamic terrorists for Bangladesh unrest Guwahati Sept...

Manipur: 7 arrested for damaging properties of elected members

Imphal, Nov 22: Manipur police arrested seven people in...

Arunachal guv urges US to explore investment opportunities in state

Itanagar, Nov 22: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd)...

Extend AFSPA to entire Manipur to recover looted arms: Kuki MLAs

Imphal/Guwahati, Nov 22: Manipur Assembly's 10 Kuki MLAs,...

Meghalaya’s sports icon calls for youth involvement in Viksit Bharat challenge

Binningstar Lyngkhoi says the challenge is an opportunity to...

HC directs Govt to ban plastic below 120 micron  

‘Take steps to seize illegal plastic from manufacturers, distributors,...

Joint Initiative to transform health of GH villagers

District Health Society, South West Garo Hills launches free...

‘Loopholes’ prompt Govt to defer PET for police jobs

Govt urges candidates not to fall prey to scammers...

State’s economy doubled in five years: Conrad

32 new luxury suites opens at Hotels Polo Orchid...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img