The Impressive TimesNew Delhi : Amid nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, is currently hearing a suo motu case regarding the incident. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has also arrived in Delhi to discuss the matter with President Droupadi Murmu and national leaders. During a recent event at Raj Bhavan, Governor Bose expressed his concerns, stating, “In West Bengal, democracy is degenerating. This cannot go on. Today, we have to take a pledge to protect our daughters, sisters.”
The victim’s parents have voiced their disappointment in the handling of the case by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and condemned the alleged attempts to silence protesters.
Health services across India have been severely affected as doctors’ strikes continue into their 10th day. In response, the Union Health Ministry has approved a 25% increase in security deployment at central hospitals, addressing the demands of striking doctors for better safety measures.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation from Kolkata Police, following a Calcutta High Court order. The CBI has been granted permission to conduct a polygraph test on the accused, Sanjoy Roy.
The TMC government in West Bengal has faced heavy criticism, particularly after senior TMC leader Arup Chakraborty issued threats during a rally. He warned doctors that public anger could turn against them and threatened those criticizing Mamata Banerjee with physical harm, sparking outrage from various political parties.
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