October 12th 2024.
The West Bengal government has made it clear that the recent mass resignation of doctors from state-run hospitals is not a valid action. In order for a resignation to be considered legitimate, it must be submitted individually in accordance with service rules. This statement was made in response to the submission of collective "resignation" letters by several doctors, who are seeking justice for a post-graduate trainee who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's R G Kar Medical College and Hospital. These letters were also meant to show support for junior medics who are on a fast-unto-death to demand their own set of demands.
Alapan Bandyopadhyay, the chief advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, addressed the issue at a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna. He stated that unless an employee personally sends their resignation to the employer, it cannot be considered a valid resignation letter. Bandyopadhyay also clarified that the letters sent by the doctors were simply a collection of signatures and did not address any specific issues.
The chief advisor emphasized the government's desire to clear up any confusion surrounding the mass resignations by senior doctors from various government hospitals, including R G Kar Medical College and IPGMER and SSKM Hospital. It all started when a group of senior doctors at R G Kar Medical College collectively submitted a "mass resignation" letter in solidarity with their protesting junior colleagues. This was followed by similar letters from doctors at other state-run hospitals.
The junior doctors at several government hospitals in the state have been on a fast-unto-death, demanding justice for their murdered colleague, the resignation of the state's health secretary, and improved workplace security. However, the government has stated that healthcare services have not been disrupted as senior doctors are still working normally. The junior doctors had previously called off their complete strike at state-run medical colleges and hospitals on October 4.
The government has also stated that the mass resignations should be seen as a symbolic gesture of support from senior doctors for their junior counterparts. This shows the unity and solidarity within the medical community in West Bengal. The situation is being closely monitored and the government is working towards finding a solution that satisfies all parties involved. This is a difficult time for everyone, but the government is committed to finding a resolution and ensuring the best possible healthcare for the people of West Bengal.
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