West Bengal Doctors Protest: Hope for Resolution as CM Calls for Meeting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited protesting doctors to meet her, urging them to call off their hunger strike and return to work. The protest began following the murder and rape of a colleague. The meeting aims to address the doctors' demands.

In a bid to address the ongoing protest by junior doctors in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended an invitation for a meeting on Monday, urging them to resume work and cease their hunger strike. The strike erupted over the brutal murder and rape of a fellow doctor in Kolkata.

Doctors participating in the protest expressed their willingness to attend the meeting with Banerjee, stating their hopes that their demands would be met. This comes after a prolonged hunger strike involving multiple demands, with many healthcare workers already returning to work.

Officials, including Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, confirmed that steps are being taken as directed by the Chief Minister to facilitate the meeting. The protest, which has drawn national attention, continues to underscore the dire need for justice and improved security measures for medical professionals.

(With inputs from agencies.)