The standoff between the West Bengal government and junior doctors protesting over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College continues as the doctors set new conditions for talks. They insist on sending a delegation of 30 representatives, live telecasting the meeting, and having Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee present, while the government has only agreed to a 12-15 member delegation. The junior doctors have been under pressure to comply with a Supreme Court order mandating their return to work, yet they have extended their cease-work action, expressing distrust towards the government's intentions. Health Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya criticized the doctors for setting preconditions, suggesting that this indicates a lack of willingness to engage openly. The doctors argue that their requests are not new conditions but essential for transparency and accountability. The situation remains tense, with both sides holding firm on their positions amid accusations of political motivations influencing the protests.