Junior Doctors Demand Talks on Key Issues Amid Protests in West Bengal

Junior doctors in West Bengal have written to Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, seeking a discussion on unresolved issues concerning security in hospitals. Despite repeated requests by CM Mamata Banerjee to end their protest, the doctors continue their sit-in until their demands are met.

Junior doctors in West Bengal have intensified their protest by writing to Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, demanding a discussion on critical unresolved issues, including security within hospital premises.

The doctors highlighted lingering concerns over safety, security, and threat culture within state-run hospitals in an email sent early Wednesday. They also referenced their most recent meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, citing unresolved points from their five-point demand list.

The doctors have been protesting for the past 40 days following the recovery of a medic's body from RG Kar Hospital. Despite Banerjee's efforts and some governmental concessions, including the transfer of senior officials, the medics remain steadfast in their demands and have continued their sit-in outside Swasthya Bhawan for nine days straight.

(With inputs from agencies.)