Beginning of hunger strike
Junior doctors in Kolkata began a hunger strike on Saturday, alleging that the West Bengal government failed to meet their demands despite a 24-hour ultimatum. The protest escalated following their earlier "total cease work" action at state-run hospitals.
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'Total cease work'
On October 1, junior doctors initiated a "total cease work" in protest after an attack on colleagues at Sagore Dutta Medical College. They temporarily lifted the strike, giving the government a 24-hour deadline to address their demands.
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Unfulfilled demands
The junior doctors presented a 10-point charter of demands, which included hospital security measures and the removal of certain health officials. They claim these demands remain unfulfilled, prompting the hunger strike and continued protests for government action.
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Government's demonstrable intent
The junior doctors pledged to continue their hunger strike until the Mamata Banerjee-led government takes concrete action. They insist on clear, demonstrable changes in hospital security and administrative accountability before ending their protest.
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Culture of fear
Two doctors during the protest. The doctors have emphasized the culture of fear and intimidation within state-run hospitals, accusing the administration of failing to create a safe working environment and warned that unless the government demonstrates clear intent and takes concrete action, the protest will continue.
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CCTV cameras installed
The doctors informed that in order to ensure transparency CCTV cameras have been installed where the fasting would be held. Another junior doctor said that they will join duty as promised but will not eat anything.
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Infamous RG Kar rape case
The protests were triggered by the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College on August 9. This incident provoked widespread outrage, leading junior doctors to demand justice and increased safety measures at healthcare institutions.
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