Junior Doctors Demand Justice: A Standoff in West Bengal

Junior doctors in West Bengal met with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to resolve tensions after a female doctor's murder. Despite talks, they continued their hunger strike, demanding justice, the health secretary's removal, and better security, with threats of a statewide work cessation if ignored.

Junior doctors protesting in West Bengal gathered at the state secretariat on Monday to discuss their grievances with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, following the shocking rape-murder of an on-duty female medic.

Despite participating in the meeting, the doctors have vowed to maintain their hunger strike, pressing for accountability and safety enhancements within the healthcare sector. Debasish Halder, a spokesperson for the junior doctors, expressed hope for a favorable resolution as they headed to Nabanna from the protest site at Esplanade.

The scheduled discussion came after the doctors threatened a statewide 'cease work' if their demands were ignored. Chief Minister Banerjee had previously engaged with the protestors via phone, urging an end to their fasting and promising action within a few months on unresolved issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)