Overview

• Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has announced an apolitical, flag-free march to Nabanna on August 9 to mark the first anniversary of the trainee doctor’s rape and murder.
• The victim’s parents will lead the rally, emphasizing their demand for justice and accountability for the fatal attack inside a government hospital.
• Abhaya Mancha and the West Bengal Doctors’ Front have planned a separate protest to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence to press similar safety and investigative concerns.
• The parents have filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the CBI probe and seeking access to the crime scene for further transparency.
• The coordinated demonstrations highlight broader worries over security lapses in healthcare institutions and intensify calls for stronger protections for women and medical professionals.