Fri Sep 13 04:47:24 UTC 2024: ## West Bengal CM Offers Resignation Amid Doctor Protest, Demands Justice for Rape-Murder Victim
**Kolkata, India** – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday offered to resign from her post, citing her unwavering commitment to seeking justice for the victim of a recent rape and murder at RG Kar hospital. Banerjee, who had been awaiting a meeting with protesting junior doctors to discuss their demands, stated she was ready to step down as she prioritizes justice above all else.
The Chief Minister expressed frustration with the ongoing deadlock between the government and the doctors, who refused to attend the meeting unless it was live-streamed. The government, citing the Supreme Court’s ongoing hearing of the case and the CBI investigation, maintained that live streaming was not feasible.
Banerjee criticized the doctors’ continued protest, stating that their demands seemed to prioritize personal agendas over the need for justice and medical care for the people. “I want people to get justice. I want the victim to get justice. And common people get treatments,” she emphasized.
The doctors’ five primary demands include justice for the victim, the resignation of the Kolkata Police chief, and a safe work environment. The protest has been ongoing since the discovery of the doctor’s body on August 9, sparking widespread outrage and calls for action across the country.
Despite the Supreme Court’s order for the doctors to return to work by Tuesday, the protest continues. The Chief Minister appealed to the doctors to resume their duties, assuring them that no disciplinary action would be taken.
The situation remains tense as the government and the protesting doctors remain at a standstill. Banerjee’s offer to resign highlights the gravity of the situation and the pressure mounting on the government to address the demands of the protesting doctors and deliver justice for the victim.
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