Kolkata Rape Case: The fire of the case of rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital is still burning. A few days ago, some junior doctors started a hunger strike, which is still going on. Meanwhile, news is coming that about 50 doctors of RG Kar Hospital have resigned from their posts. These doctors have taken this step to get justice for the female doctor. The decision to resign en masse was taken in a meeting of the heads of various departments of the medical college on Tuesday morning.

50 doctors resigned together...

A senior doctor said that about 50 senior doctors of RG Kar Hospital decided to resign en masse in today's meeting. He said that this step is a symbol of our solidarity with those young doctors who are fighting for an important issue.

The doctor also said that senior doctors of NRS Medical College and Hospital are also considering following in the footsteps of their colleagues by resigning. The doctors who resigned have raised their voices against corruption in the health system along with demanding justice in the case of the woman doctor.

Concern expressed over the health of those on hunger strike

A joint statement issued by the doctors said that junior doctors have been on a hunger strike for the last four days over their demands, but there has been no response from any appropriate authority to resolve the issue. The doctors also expressed concern over the health condition of those on hunger strike and said that they are fighting for a patient-friendly system.

Doctors are protesting for 10-point demands.

Let us tell you that the doctors started a hunger strike on Saturday, October 5, over 10-point demands. They staged a sit-in protest on Friday and gave a 24-hour ultimatum to the state government. It was said that if their demands were not met, they would go on a hunger strike. Later, when there was no response from the government, the doctors started a hunger strike the very next day.