Bengal Junior Doctors' Hunger Strike Continues Amid Unresolved Demands

Overview

• The hunger strike by junior doctors in West Bengal has entered its 10th day without a resolution in sight.
• The strike was sparked by the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.
• Doctors are demanding justice for the victim, improved security, and administrative changes, including the removal of the Health Secretary.
• The West Bengal government claims to have addressed seven out of ten demands but is unwilling to commit to a timeline for the remaining issues.
• In solidarity, the Junior Doctors’ Network of the Indian Medical Association has announced a 12-hour hunger strike across India.