The letter, which has so far got 47 signatories, said that doctors were concerned that the health of their colleagues -- who are protesting for better work conditions in the aftermath of the rape and murder -- is “deteriorating tremendously fast”.

Kolkata: In a surprising development, 50 senior doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital submitted their resignations on Tuesday to show solidarity with junior doctors protesting against the h

The mass resignation of senior doctors is seen as a response to the authorities’ inaction. In a joint statement, the doctors said, "There has been no response from the appropriate authority to solve and to save our children from an impending health disaster.

Over 45 senior doctors of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have resigned, expressing solidarity with their junior colleagues who are protesting against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August this year.

The doctors' association held a meeting on Monday and announced that the hunger strike will begin on Wednesday, which will be two months from the day the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College in West Bengal happened on August 9.

The doctors' association held a meeting on Monday and announced that the hunger strike will begin on Wednesday, which will be two months from the day the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College.

In a move to support the ongoing protest against the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor in West Bengal, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) on Monday announced a nationwide hunger strike.