West Bengal Doctors' Mass Resignations Deemed Invalid by Government

The symbolic resignations by senior doctors aim to support junior colleagues protesting a colleague's murder, but must be submitted individually to hold legal weight.

The West Bengal government declared that mass resignation letters from senior doctors lack legal validity and must be submitted individually according to service rules.
The resignations are a symbolic gesture to support junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
Junior doctors have been on a hunger strike since October 5, demanding justice for their colleague and increased safety measures at hospitals.
Senior doctors continue to work, ensuring healthcare services remain unaffected during the protests and ongoing Durga Puja celebrations.
The Resident Doctors' Association of AIIMS has urged the West Bengal government to address the junior doctors' grievances, warning of potential nationwide actions if demands are unmet.