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The ongoing impasse at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal, has taken a significant turn with the West Bengal government inviting protesting junior doctors to a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence on Saturday evening. This development comes after the doctors, who have been protesting for several days, expressed their willingness to engage in dialogue with Banerjee following her surprise visit to the demonstration site outside the state's health department headquarters, 'Swasthya Bhavan'.
The agitating doctors, who are demanding transparency and accountability in the handling of a recent alleged sexual assault case involving a junior doctor, have stated that they will be putting forward five demands during their meeting with Banerjee. They believe this meeting presents a crucial opportunity to resolve the impasse and find a path forward. The protest has been a major source of disruption to the state's healthcare system, with the doctors demanding justice and an end to what they perceive as a culture of impunity in the medical institution.
The decision to hold a meeting at Banerjee's residence signifies a willingness on both sides to find a resolution to the ongoing crisis. The doctors' decision to attend the meeting after their initial demands for a live telecast of the discussions suggests their hope for a constructive dialogue and a commitment to seeking a resolution. The Supreme Court has set September 10th as the deadline for the doctors to return to work, and the case will be heard before the court on Tuesday, adding an element of urgency to the situation.
Source: Will RG Kar impasse end? Protesting doctors to meet Mamata at her residence, place five demands