Mamata Banerjee Faces Pressure to Resign Amid RG Kar Medical College Protests

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 08:03

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is contemplating resignation as the RG Kar Medical College issue escalates. In response to the deadlock and protests from junior doctors, Banerjee expressed her readiness to resign for the people's sake. The situation surrounding the Kolkata rape case and the protests has become increasingly tense, with doctors demanding significant reforms and accountability from the state.
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Mamata Banerjee Faces Pressure to Resign Amid RG Kar Medical College Protests

Understanding the RG Kar Medical College Situation

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is at a pivotal moment as discussions regarding the RG Kar Medical College issue have reached a deadlock. The ongoing protests by junior doctors have highlighted serious concerns surrounding safety and justice, particularly in the wake of the infamous Kolkata rape case.

Details of the Protests

  • Doctors refuse to engage in talks without live streaming of the meeting.
  • Banerjee offered her resignation for the people’s sake.
  • The protests have now stretched into their 33rd day, emphasizing the need for security measures.

Mamata Banerjee emphasized, “For people’s sake, I am ready to resign; I also want justice for murdered RG Kar hospital doctor.”

Demands of the Junior Doctors

  1. Removal of the Kolkata Police Commissioner.
  2. Enhanced security for women in healthcare.
  3. Suspension of key officials linked to the RG Kar case.

Banerjee further stated that as the RG Kar case remains under judicial review, live streaming of discussions is not feasible. She acknowledged the growing frustrations of doctors while committing to ensure their voices are heard.


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