Thu Sep 12 16:59:32 UTC 2024: ## West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Offers to Resign Over Doctor’s Protest Following Rape Case
**Kolkata, [Date]** – The ongoing protest by doctors in West Bengal over the alleged rape of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital continues to escalate, leading to a standoff between the medical fraternity and the state government.
In a dramatic turn of events, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her frustration over the doctors’ refusal to engage in talks, declaring her willingness to resign from her post for the sake of public welfare.
The government has been urging junior doctors to participate in discussions, but they have demanded that the CM be present and the talks be broadcasted live. While the government has agreed to the CM’s presence, it has refused to allow live telecasting.
Following the doctors’ continued refusal to engage in talks, CM Banerjee addressed the media, stating that she waited for two hours for the doctors to meet, but received no response. She reiterated that the government was prepared to record the meeting for transparency and even provide the recording to the Supreme Court.
Furthermore, Banerjee declared her readiness to step down from her position for the sake of justice for the victim and the well-being of the public. She emphasized that she doesn’t hold the Chief Minister post as a personal ambition, but is solely focused on ensuring justice for the victim and continued access to healthcare for all.
Meanwhile, the CM accused certain individuals of orchestrating the protest for their own personal gain, alleging that they are using social media to spread misinformation and defame the government. She hinted at a political agenda behind these protests, emphasizing that the public needs to understand the political motives behind the situation.
The government maintains its openness to dialogue with the doctors while condemning any attempts to exploit the situation for political gain.
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