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Jawhar Sircar, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has submitted his resignation from his parliamentary post in protest against the West Bengal government's handling of the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital. Sircar's resignation letter, addressed to Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, expresses his deep disillusionment with the party's leadership and its response to the escalating crisis. He lays bare his discontent with what he perceives as unchecked corruption, overbearing behavior by select individuals within the party, and a lack of transparency and accountability within the government.
Sircar, in his letter, highlights the growing public anger and frustration towards the TMC government, stating that he has never witnessed such a level of distrust and disapproval towards any administration. He criticizes the government's perceived inaction against corrupt officials, particularly in the context of the doctor's murder, where the accused doctor was allegedly given a prime posting despite the gravity of the crime. He expresses his disappointment at the government's confrontational approach towards the protesting junior doctors, who are demanding justice for their colleague and systemic reforms within the healthcare system. Sircar argues that the protests are rooted in a genuine desire for justice and accountability, not political motives, and warns that the TMC's failure to address these demands could pave the way for communal forces to gain influence in the state.
Sircar's resignation is a significant blow to the TMC, especially as it comes at a time when Mamata Banerjee is facing growing dissent within her own party. Other TMC leaders have also criticized the government's response to the doctor's murder, raising concerns about the functioning of state-run hospitals and the effectiveness of the police investigation. Sircar's decision to step back from politics, after years of service, emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the growing pressure on the TMC leadership to address the underlying issues that have fuelled public anger and dissatisfaction.
Source: Trinamool MP quits post, writes to Mamata Banerjee: 'Never seen such angst'