Bengal Junior Doctors' Hunger Strike Continues Amid Unresolved Demands

Talks between doctors and the West Bengal government fail to resolve issues, prompting nationwide solidarity actions.

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.