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Last Updated: September 16, 2024, 16:23 IST
As doctors sat on a protest, common people and intellectuals came forward and arranged for food, water, and fans for them. (Image: News18)
West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front agrees to meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee, demanding transparency and video recording in light of recent case developments
Responding to the letter by state Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front (WBJDF) on Monday stressed three key points ahead of their meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee scheduled for 5 pm at her Kalighat residence.
In their response, the protesting doctors stressed the importance of holding the meeting in an official setting due to its governance-related nature. They reiterated their demands for transparency in the probe of the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. They also requested that minutes and a full transcript be recorded and signed by all attendees.
Two significant arrests
In their email, the junior doctors highlighted two significant arrests: that of Sandip Ghosh, linked to the case, and the officer in charge of Tala police station. Given these developments, they stressed the need for videography of the meeting by both parties or, if that is not feasible, for a complete video file to be provided to WBJDF representatives immediately after the meeting.
This invitation comes as the junior doctors continue their protests against the brutal incident that occurred on August 9, which has sparked nationwide outrage. The doctors have maintained their demands for justice and accountability while emphasizing that they will not cease their strike until their five-point demands are met.
The Chief Secretary’s previous invitations had been met with resistance from the junior doctors due to the government’s refusal to allow live-streaming or videography of the discussions. The current meeting is being viewed as a final opportunity for dialogue between the protesting doctors and the state government amidst ongoing tensions.
