Doctors Across India Protest for Justice

Doctors across Bihar and other states in India have initiated widespread strikes in solidarity with junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The strike in Bihar, part of a nationwide response led by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), has disrupted outpatient and routine surgeries while maintaining emergency services. Junior doctors have expressed anger over the lack of action regarding safety measures and justice, with many on hunger strikes for over ten days. In Jharkhand, similar protests have emerged, with doctors at RIMS joining the hunger strike, highlighting the ongoing frustrations over the inadequate response from authorities. Additionally, private hospital doctors in West Bengal participated in a 48-hour protest, further amplifying the demand for justice and improved safety for medical professionals. While political figures have criticized the protests, the medical community remains united in their call for meaningful action.