Junior Doctors Protest in Kolkata: ‘Droher Carnival’ and Hunger Strike
In North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, the father of a deceased trainee doctor from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College praised the ‘Droher Carnival’ organized by junior doctors. This protest was held near the Bengal government’s Durga Puja immersion carnival in Kolkata. The Kolkata High Court had earlier overturned prohibitory orders by the police that restricted gatherings.
The ‘Droher Carnival’ was a response to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the college. The father of the victim expressed his support, stating, “This is the victory of doctors, their carnival has begun.” He also mentioned that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is taking necessary time to gather evidence.
Junior doctors began a hunger strike on October 5, which gained support from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on October 15. The IMA announced that junior doctors would fast from dawn to dusk nationwide, supported by the IMA Medical Students Network. The protest aims to address ten demands, with five doctors already moved to ICUs due to health concerns.
The protest follows the discovery of a woman trainee doctor’s body on August 9 in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College.
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Junior Doctors -: Junior doctors are medical professionals who have completed their medical degree and are in the early stages of their medical career, often working in hospitals to gain experience.
Droher Carnival -: The ‘Droher Carnival’ is a protest event organized by junior doctors in Kolkata to express their anger and demand justice for the rape and murder of a fellow trainee doctor.
Hunger Strike -: A hunger strike is a form of protest where people refuse to eat food to draw attention to their cause and demand action from authorities.
RG Kar Medical College -: RG Kar Medical College is a well-known medical college and hospital in Kolkata, where the trainee doctor who was murdered was studying.
Durga Puja immersion carnival -: Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India, especially in West Bengal. The immersion carnival is a part of the festival where idols of the goddess Durga are immersed in water.
Kolkata High Court -: The Kolkata High Court is a high-level court in the city of Kolkata that makes important legal decisions, like allowing or restricting public gatherings.
Indian Medical Association -: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is a national organization of doctors in India that supports and advocates for the rights and interests of medical professionals.
