CM Banerjee Criticizes Government Medical College Principals, Urges Fair Handling of Junior Doctors' Concerns
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: In a meeting with representatives of the protesting junior doctors at Nabanna, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed the principals and medical superintendent-cum-vice-principals (MSVPs) of government medical colleges to avoid playing a political role and to carry out their duties impartially, ensuring they remain unaffected by any outside pressures.
During the meeting on Monday, the Chief Minister criticized the principals and MSVPs of five government medical colleges in Kolkata for their alleged inadequate management of issues concerning junior doctors and for failing to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
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Supporting the junior doctors, Banerjee said as quoted by The Telegraph, “The junior doctors pointed out that if there is a problem, who will they get in touch with? For this, the principals and the MSVPs play a very important role. But I must say some principals and the MSVPs don’t play their role properly. I totally agree with you (junior doctors)."
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