Junior Doctors in India Protest for Justice

Junior doctors in Kolkata are on an indefinite hunger strike demanding justice for a colleague's rape and murder, alongside calls for better workplace safety and accountability from the state government. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has shown solidarity by organizing nationwide hunger strikes and protests, urging immediate action from the government. The health of some participating doctors has deteriorated significantly, leading to hospitalizations, highlighting the urgency of their demands. Protests have also spread to other cities, including Thiruvananthapuram and Nagpur, where doctors have joined in solidarity against violence in the medical profession. Despite a previous state assurance that led to a temporary cessation of strikes, junior doctors remain resolute in their demands for systemic reform in healthcare. The situation has drawn considerable public attention and concern over the safety and rights of healthcare workers.