Mamata government Accepts West bengal Doctors' Terms; Meeting Scheduled Today

The mamata banerjee government has agreed to the terms set by the West bengal junior Doctors’ Front (WBJDF) ahead of a crucial meeting with chief minister mamata banerjee, scheduled for 5 PM today at her Kalighat residence.

This decision follows the doctors' insistence on holding the meeting in an official setting, as emphasized in their response to a state government letter. They have reiterated their demands for transparency in the investigation into the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Additionally, they have requested that the meeting be documented with minutes and a full transcript, which should be recorded, signed by all attendees, and provided at the meeting's conclusion.

Three Key Conditions:

Videography of the meeting by a separate videographer, arranged by both parties.
Immediate handover of the complete video file to WBJDF representatives after the meeting.
Recording and signing of minutes and a full transcript by both parties, with these documents provided at the end of the meeting.
Recent Developments: The junior doctors have highlighted the recent arrests of Sandip Ghosh, who is linked to the case, and the officer in charge of Tala police station. They emphasized the importance of video documentation of the meeting, or, if not possible, that a complete video file be given to WBJDF representatives promptly.

This meeting comes amid ongoing protests by junior doctors against the brutal rape-murder that occurred in kolkata on august 9, which has garnered nationwide outrage. The doctors have maintained their demands for justice and accountability, stating they will continue their strike until their five-point demands are addressed:

Punishment for all those involved in the rape and murder, including the destruction of evidence.
Disciplinary action against former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh.
Resignation of kolkata police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and health Secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam.
Enhanced security arrangements for healthcare workers.
Eradication of the ‘threat culture’ in government healthcare institutions.
Previous invitations from the bengal Chief Secretary had been rejected by the junior doctors due to the government’s refusal to allow live-streaming or videography of the discussions.
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Balasahana Suresh

16/09/2024 05:55 PM