Mamata Banerjee Invites 15 junior Doctors for a Meeting at Her Residence

West bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is set to meet with 15 members of the West bengal junior Doctors’ Front at her residence later today. This meeting comes after Banerjee made an unexpected visit to the protest site where the doctors were demonstrating.

One of the protesting doctors mentioned, "We noticed the meeting was scheduled at her residence. We'll attend the meeting and then update everyone on what transpired." The junior doctors had previously sent an email to Banerjee, requesting another meeting following her surprise visit, as they sought further discussion.

In their email, the doctors expressed a willingness to engage in talks with full representation and transparency, as agreed by both parties. They appreciated Banerjee’s visit as a significant gesture of goodwill and viewed it as a positive step forward. They believe the meeting will clarify their five-point demands, which have been the focus of their peaceful protest for the past thirty-five days.

The West bengal junior Doctors’ Front stated, "We are ready to discuss our demands in your presence with the necessary representation and transparency. We look forward to a positive resolution to end this deadlock."

During her visit, Banerjee addressed the protesting doctors, who were chanting "we want justice" outside Swasthya Bhawan in salt Lake. She expressed concern for their well-being, stating that she had been restless due to their protest and described her visit as a "final attempt" to resolve the issue.

Banerjee reassured the doctors that no punitive actions would be taken against them, emphasizing that she did not believe in suppressing democratic movements, highlighting that "Bengal is not Uttar Pradesh."

After her departure, the doctors indicated they would not compromise on their demands until further discussions were held, suggesting that the impasse was not yet resolved. Accompanied by DGP Rajiv Kumar, Banerjee arrived at the protest site around 1 pm, catching many by surprise.

“I came to meet you as your ‘didi’ (elder sister) rather than as the chief minister,” Banerjee said. She promised to review their demands and take action if any wrongdoings were found, urging the doctors to return to work. She assured them that she would discuss their demands with the chief secretary, home secretary, and DGP to consider their requests sympathetically.
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Balasahana Suresh

14/09/2024 06:01 PM