CPI(M) Protests in Kolkata for Justice in RG Kar Medical College Case
The cadre of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) protested on Friday in Lal bazaar, Kolkata, near the police headquarters. They demanded justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and called for the removal of the Commissioner of Police, Vineet Goyal.
‘Lalbazar Abhiyan’ Protest
In a post on X, the CPI(M) state committee mentioned the ‘Lalbazar Abhiyan’ to demand the punishment of those guilty of the crime and the removal of the Commissioner. The post read, “Do not give up the fight! Lalbazar Abhiyan of Left Front to demand speedy punishment of those guilty of rape and murder of a young doctor by RG, removal of police commissioner.”
লড়াই ছাড়ি নাই! আর জি করে তরুণী চিকিৎসকের ধর্ষণ ও খুনের দোষীদের দ্রুত শাস্তি, পুলিশ কমিশনারের অপসারণের দাবিতে লালবাজার অভিযান বামফ্রন্টের。#AmarGhorRGKar#JusticeForRGKar pic.twitter.com/xSdvPBf0Ui
— CPI(M) WEST BENGAL (@CPIM_WESTBENGAL) September 13, 2024
Previous Protests and Allegations
Earlier on September 3, junior doctors also held a protest demanding the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal. West Bengal Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari wrote to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting them to withdraw the President’s Police Medal and Police Medal conferred upon Vineet Goyal. Adhikari alleged Goyal’s shameful conduct during the investigation into the rape and murder case.
In a post on X, Suvendu Adhikari shared, “I have written a letter to the President of India Droupadi Murmu Ji requesting her to withdraw/forfeit the prestigious President’s Police Medal and Police Medal conferred upon Vineet Goyal; IPS, (West Bengal: RR – 1994), presently Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, in connection with his reprehensible, deplorable and shameful conduct during the course of investigations into the rape and murder of the Resident Doctor of RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata.”
He further alleged that Goyal’s complicity in the destruction of material evidence and deliberate inaction during the vandalism at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on the night of August 14, 2024, has been well documented in the media.
Doubts Revealed
CPI(M) -: CPI(M) stands for the Communist Party of India (Marxist). It is a political party in India that follows the ideas of communism, which is about sharing resources and wealth equally among people.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a big city in India, located in the state of West Bengal. It is known for its rich culture, history, and as a major center for education and politics.
RG Kar Medical College -: RG Kar Medical College is a well-known medical school and hospital in Kolkata, where doctors are trained and patients are treated.
Police Commissioner -: A Police Commissioner is the head of the police force in a city. In this case, Vineet Goyal is the person in charge of the police in Kolkata.
Lalbazar Abhiyan -: Lalbazar Abhiyan is the name of the protest organized by CPI(M). ‘Lalbazar’ is the headquarters of the Kolkata Police, and ‘Abhiyan’ means campaign or mission.
West Bengal Legislative Assembly LoP -: LoP stands for Leader of the Opposition. In the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, the LoP is the leader of the largest party that is not in power. Suvendu Adhikari is the current LoP.
Suvendu Adhikari -: Suvendu Adhikari is a politician in West Bengal. He is the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and has been involved in various political activities.
