Mamata offers tea to protesting doctors; here's how they responded
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's attempt to negotiate with protesting doctors over the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was unsuccessful on Saturday. The meeting, scheduled to take place at her Kalighat residence, hit a roadblock when the protesters insisted on videography of the proceedings. Dr. Aqeeb, part of the delegation representing the doctors, revealed that they were invited for an "official dialogue" but their demand for recording was denied.
Doctors demand recording of meeting, justice for victim
"We were asked to come for an official dialogue at Kalighat...We said to just record the meeting and once it is over, kindly provide us with that recording. The officials didn't agree to that," Dr. Aqeeb said. He added that when Banerjee invited them for tea, the junior doctors responded they would only accept if justice was delivered. The doctors have been protesting since last month, demanding justice for the trainee doctor.
Arrests made in connection with evidence tampering
On Saturday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a police officer and former principal of RG Kar hospital, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, for allegedly tampering with evidence. Reacting to the arrests, Dr. Aqeeb said, "Today, Sandip Ghosh has been arrested and it shows that our demand was right." He added that they would continue their protests until all involved in such activities resign and justice is delivered for the victim.
CM Banerjee cites legal proceedings for denying live streaming
Banerjee refused the live streaming of her meeting with the protesting doctors as the case is going on in the Supreme Court. "I assure you that whatever recording will be done, it will be given to you. Accept my request and join the meeting," she said. "If you people did not want to attend the meeting, then why did you come? Why are you insulting like this? I have said earlier also that the recording cannot be given," she said.
