New Delhi: Amid the ongoing strike by doctors following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkatas R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, TMC MP Arup Chakraborty issued a stern warning, stating that the party would not shield doctors if public anger turns against them due to the strike.Speaking at a rally in Bankura on Sunday, Chakraborty remarked, “In the name of the movement, you may go home or go about with your boyfriend. If a patient dies because of your strike and public anger falls on you, we will not save you.” The controversial statement has sparked significant debate, reflecting the tension surrounding the strike.The hospital and the case unravel When questioned by reporters afterward, Chakraborty doubled down on his comments. He argued that the doctors strike, if it prevents patients from receiving treatment, could naturally lead to public backlash. “We cant save them,” he reiterated. The strike, which began in response to the brutal attack on the junior doctor, has been marked by escalating violence. On August 14, a mob attacked the protesting doctors at R G Kar Hospital, injuring several protesters and police officers, and vandalizing parts of the hospital.While some TMC leaders have expressed support for the protesters and condemned the violence, others have defended the state governments stance. Udayan Guha, another TMC leader, warned critics of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying, “We will break the fingers of those who point them at Mamata Banerjee.” As the situation continues to develop, tensions remain high, with the striking doctors demanding justice and safety while facing mounting pressure from political figures.
