Mamata Banerjee Urges Doctors to End Hunger Strike Amid Protests

West Bengal's chief minister pledges further talks with junior doctors as they demand justice and reforms following a colleague's death.

Junior doctors in Kolkata have been on a hunger strike since October 5, demanding action after the alleged rape and murder of a colleague.
The doctors have issued a deadline, threatening a state-wide strike on October 22 if their demands are not met by October 21.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to the protesting doctors, promising to meet them on Monday and requesting them to end their hunger strike.
The doctors' demands include increased hospital security, removal of the state health secretary, and implementation of a centralized referral system.
Despite assurances from the government to address some demands, tensions remain high as doctors express dissatisfaction with the pace of progress.