Doctors Protest in Jabalpur for Justice for Kolkata Woman Doctor
Junior doctors and medical students at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College (NSCB) in Jabalpur held a protest on Thursday. They demanded justice for a woman doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Protest Details
Dr. Chandrababu Rajak, one of the protestors, questioned the government’s delay in taking action. He said, “The doctors and medical students of the nation have been demanding justice from the government. Why is the government taking so much time to take action on the incident? Why did the silent protests take place on the night of August 15? Why are our demands for our protection not being met yet?”
He further added that doctors who save lives are not safe anymore and appealed to the government to resolve the issues. “If our issues are not resolved, we will have to unfortunately shut down the emergency services too,” Rajak warned.
Impact of the Strike
Due to the ongoing indefinite strike, academic activities, OPDs, ward services, and elective OT services have been suspended. Protests also took place at Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal. Dr. Nidhi Gupta stated, “Our protest is for the safety of women and we are protesting against whatever happened with the doctor in Kolkata. If a woman is not safe at her workplace then where is she safe? We want safety, that is why we are protesting.”
Doubts Revealed
Jabalpur -: Jabalpur is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is known for its historical and cultural significance.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a major city in the state of West Bengal, India. It is known for its rich history, culture, and as a major educational hub.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College -: This is a medical college in Jabalpur, named after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, a famous Indian freedom fighter.
RG Kar Medical College -: This is a medical college in Kolkata, named after Dr. Radha Gobinda Kar, a renowned physician and freedom fighter.
Dr. Chandrababu Rajak -: Dr. Chandrababu Rajak is a doctor who is speaking out about the issue and questioning the government’s delay in taking action.
Gandhi Medical College -: This is a medical college in Bhopal, named after Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement.
Dr. Nidhi Gupta -: Dr. Nidhi Gupta is a doctor who is emphasizing the importance of women’s safety at workplaces during the protests.