The indefinite hunger strike by two junior doctors at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital entered its eighth day, with no signs of a resolution. The strike was initiated by postgraduate trainees, Souvik and Aloke, to press for the implementation of a 10-point charter of demands.
Amid the ongoing hunger strike by junior doctors, that started yesterday, senior doctors have decided to join the protest in solidarity.
The AAP leaders and CM's wife were also present as the water minister began her fast.
Earlier Wednesday, the Maharashtra government had called an all-party meeting on the issue of Maratha quota where leaders agreed on Maratha reservation within legal framework.
Maratha leader Manoj Jarange-Patil has issued a fresh threat for a relay hunger strike from October 25 if his demands for reservations to the community are not accepted by Tuesday (tomorrow), sparking concerns in the state government.
The JCBS members had also filed deputation to all the banks and insurance companies in the state on 4 August for waiving off the EMIs and insurance premiums.
The Dalit group threatened to gherao the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday on the issue.
The registration fees for the OBC category students has been drastically increased to Rs 750 from the earlier Rs 300.
Indian Railways drivers from different other parts of the country have decided to go on a 48-hour hunger strike on 15-16 July and stop work from 17 July to protest against issues pertaining to irregularities in payment and resting time
Seven students have been on a hunger strike since last week in protest against the online system of entrance exam that will be implemented from this academic session.
