Kolkata,Junior Doctors' Protest Continues Overnight in Front of Health Building

Kolkata:The protest by junior doctors in front of the Health Building in West Bengal continued overnight. Similarly, doctors camped out in front of the Kolkata Police Headquarters at Lalbazar throughout the night, with the police agreeing to negotiate under the doctors' terms the following day. It is anticipated that the demonstration in front of the Health Building will persist throughout Wednesday.

A notable aspect of the protest is the support it has garnered from senior doctors. They provided thousands of food packets, cold drinks, and dry fruits to the junior doctors throughout the night. As of Wednesday morning, the junior doctors have started chanting slogans in front of the Health Building, with senior doctors also expected to join in.

Victim's Family Joins the Protest

The family of the victim has also shown their support for the protest. The victim’s father stated at the protest site, "I hope the administration will understand the situation. Please be patient; you are compelled to protest. We hope to receive justice." The victim's mother was also present at the demonstration, expressing, "My child is on the streets today, so I couldn’t stay at home. The Chief Minister is asking people to join festivals, but this is my festival." The victim's brother demanded answers from the administration, saying, "What is the administration trying to hide? They must provide answers." He also thanked the protesting doctors, urging them to stay until justice is served.

The victim's aunt expressed strong discontent with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement regarding the RG Kar Medical College incident. She questioned, "The Chief Minister says the family has demanded compensation—can she provide any proof of this?" The primary demand of the protesting doctors is for the identification and strict action against all those responsible for the incident at RG Kar Medical College.