The rally was supposed to reach Nabanna, the State Secretariat, but no official request was made for this protest. Verma emphasized that Nabanna is a restricted area, and no organization had sought permission to hold a protest there. Intelligence inputs even hinted at potential unrest during the rally, which could disrupt the UGC NET exam happening on the same day. So, they’re keeping an eye out for miscreants and ensuring neither exam aspirants nor the general public face any inconvenience.
A Bangladesh kind of situation is brewing up in West Bengal with the students hitting the roads seeking the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the rape and murder of a lady doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
The West Bengal ADGP has declared the Nabanna Abhijan Rally, scheduled for today, as illegal, citing it as an attempt to incite unrest. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Left and BJP of creating this unrest. The protests have been intense, with various sections of society extending their support to the protest rally.
The rally was supposed to reach Nabanna, the State Secretariat, but no official request was made for this protest. Verma emphasized that Nabanna is a restricted area, and no organization had sought permission to hold a protest there. Intelligence inputs even hinted at potential unrest during the rally, which could disrupt the UGC NET exam happening on the same day. So, they’re keeping an eye out for miscreants and ensuring neither exam aspirants nor the general public face any inconvenience.
The tragic rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata sparked nationwide outrage. Amidst this, the Trinamool Congress (the ruling party in West Bengal) questioned why demands for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation were cropping up. They pointed out that such calls aren’t typically made when similar incidents occur in other states. Their argument? It’s a manifestation of patriarchy. Yes, you heard that right. The only woman Chief Minister of the country, who has won three successive elections, is facing demands for resignation. Meanwhile, the Trinamool also criticized the Nabanna Abhijan protest march organized by students’ groups. They suspect it’s an attempt to create chaos under the guise of a students’ protest.
The CBI, which took over the investigation, hasn’t yet made a major breakthrough in the case. So, rallies demanding justice are converging near the CGO complex, where the CBI office in Kolkata is located. The state government is no longer in charge of the probe, and the search for answers continues.
The controversy is now surrounding the former principal of Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh. It had only booked him on graft charges.
Polygraph Test and Investigation: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted a polygraph test on Sanjay Roy, the main accused. The CBI has also been questioning Sandip Ghosh extensively.
Administrative Changes: In response to protests by junior doctors, the West Bengal government has made several administrative changes. Sandip Ghosh was removed from his position as principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and later from Calcutta National Medical College. Other senior officials were also transferred.
Security Measures: The state government has decided to employ retired police officers to supervise security in hospitals to prevent such incidents in the future.
Ongoing Protests: Junior doctors have been protesting since the incident, demanding justice and better security measures.
This case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, highlighting the need for improved safety and accountability in medical institutions.
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