Rallies and Roadblocks: SUCI-Protest Over Doctor's Tragic Murder

The Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) organized rallies and roadblocks across West Bengal in a 12-hour strike to protest the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at a state-run hospital. Activists criticized the state government for failing to ensure the safety of doctors. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposed the strike and emphasized her government's stand against such actions.

The Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) on Friday launched a 12-hour general strike, blocking roads and holding rallies across West Bengal. This action was to protest the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital.

Activists carrying flags and posters sharply criticized the state government for its ''failure'' to protect doctors. An SUCI-C leader pointed to the vandalism at the RG Kar hospital as evidence that the state had not learned from the murder of the woman doctor.

Miscreants vandalized the emergency ward, nursing station, and other parts of the hospital amid protests by women condemning the horrific rape-murder of a postgraduate trainee on August 9. In response, the TMC-led state government, which has opposed the strike, implemented measures to keep daily life unaffected. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reaffirmed that her government does not support strikes.

(With inputs from agencies.)