Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Criticizes Mamata Banerjee Over Junior Doctor’s Tragic Death
New Delhi, August 16: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has strongly criticized the Mamata Banerjee government, accusing it of systemic failure. His comments follow Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s allegations of a conspiracy involving the ‘Left and Ram’ in the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
In a post on X, Pradhan stated, ‘There has been a complete systemic failure in West Bengal time and again. But the blame lies on ‘Bam and Ram’. Absolutely disgusting, shameful and reprehensible statement from Mamata Didi. The day is not far when Mamata Didi will even blame aliens and extraterrestrials for her misrule.’
He further added, ‘With appeasement politics as her fulcrum of politics, Mamata Didi still has to take refuge in Lord Ram to cover her abysmal failures. Justice needs to be delivered and perpetrators need to be dealt with the harshest punishment. There can be no room for politics on the horrific rape and murder of the junior doctor. Mamata Didi’s attempt to cover up, stifle dissent and shield perpetrators raises serious questions. Expecting the safety of women, speedy trial, justice and impartiality from her is out of the question.’
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a notification to protect doctors from violent attacks. The notification states, ‘In the event of any violence against any healthcare worker while on duty, the head of the institution shall be responsible for filing an institutional FIR within a maximum of six hours of the incident.’
Four doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital were summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Kolkata for questioning regarding the incident. Protests continue across the country, with doctors demanding the implementation of the Central Protection Act (CPA) following the tragic event.
Doctors from Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital and RML Hospital in New Delhi protested, raising slogans of ‘We want justice.’ Dr. Akash from RML Hospital urged doctors and the public to gather at Nirman Bhawan to peacefully present their demands to the government.
In Assam, junior doctors from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital protested, demanding justice and the implementation of the Central Protection Act. Dr. Anupam Tamuli, General Secretary of the Junior Doctors Association, GMCH, emphasized the need for justice and protection for healthcare workers.
In Andhra Pradesh, junior doctors and medical students at AIIMS Mangalagiri staged a protest and performed a street play. Dr. Sreeja, a senior resident doctor, condemned the attacks on protesting doctors and called for a transparent investigation by the CBI.
Doctors at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, protested by wearing black badges. Dr. Aruleeswaran from the Trichy Doctors Association called for a proper inquiry and two-tier security for medical professionals.
On August 9, a junior doctor was found dead inside the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Her family alleged that she had been raped and murdered, sparking widespread outrage and protests within the medical community.
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the central government of India. They help make important decisions for the country.
Dharmendra Pradhan -: Dharmendra Pradhan is a politician in India who is currently the Union Education Minister. He helps make decisions about schools and education in the country.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal, a state in India. She is the leader of the state government.
Junior Doctor -: A junior doctor is a medical professional who has recently graduated from medical school and is still in training.
RG Kar Medical College -: RG Kar Medical College is a well-known medical school and hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare -: This is a part of the Indian government that looks after health and family-related issues. They make rules to keep people healthy.
Central Protection Act -: The Central Protection Act is a proposed law to protect healthcare workers from violence and harm while they are doing their jobs.
CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is India’s top agency for investigating serious crimes.
