RG Kar Hospital Junior Doctors' Hunger Strike: Senior Colleagues Join in Solidarity
RG Kar Hospital Junior Doctors' Indefinite Hunger Strike
In a profound display of solidarity, junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital have commenced an indefinite hunger strike, following the tragic murder of a fellow medic. This drastic action aims to invoke necessary changes and accountability from the government.
Support from Senior Doctors
As the hunger strike progresses, support has poured in from more seasoned medical professionals. Dr. Punyabrata Gun, a leader among the local doctors, stated that they are prepared to join the fast if the government continues to neglect the situation.
- Doctors on hunger strike include:
- Aniket Mahato
- Snigdha Hazra
- Tanaya Panja
- Anustup Mukhopadhyay
- Arnab Mukhopadhyay
- Pulastha Acharya
- Sayantani Ghosh Hazra
Doctors expressed discontent over the lack of security measures and bureaucratic failures that have jeopardized their safety.
Key Demands Highlighted by Protesting Doctors
- Justice for the murdered medic.
- Accountability regarding administrative shortcomings.
- A centralized referral system for hospitals.
- Enhanced police protection within healthcare facilities.
- Swift recruitment to fill vacant medical positions.
Previous protests had led to a temporary cease-work, but renewed violence against medical staff has reignited their call for action.
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