KOLKATA: In a significant development in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accepted nearly all the demands put forth by the protesting doctors. This decision comes after a meeting held, the fifth night attempt on Monday late night. 

The decisions were formalised in the minutes of the meeting which was signed by Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and countersigned by the delegation of 42 doctors who participated in the talks to end the RG Kar hospital deadlock. 

Among the key outcomes of the meeting, out of the five-point charter of demand placed by the agitating junior doctors, Mamata agreed to remove the Kolkata police commissioner, the state health department top brass, including CP Vineet Goyal, from their respective positions, a demand that had been a focal point of the protests along with other points.

The CM also said that the removal of the Director of Medical Education (DME) and the Director of Health Services (DHS) and the Deputy Commissioner (North Division) who allegedly offered money to the parents of the RG Kar victim will be done as per the charter of demands.

Although the doctors expressed a sense of "partial success" following the discussions, highlighting that their grievances were acknowledged by the government, the junior doctors have decided to continue their 'cease work' and demonstrations. 

They stated that they would not resume their duties until all their promises were fully met, indicating a lack of trust in the government's commitment to implement the agreed-upon changes. The ongoing protests have been characterized by a strong resolve among the medical community, who have been vocal about their demands for better working conditions and safety measures.

The situation remains tense as the doctors maintain their stance, emphasizing that their actions are a moral victory, even as they await further assurances from the government. The CM's acceptance of their demands marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing standoff, but the continuation of the strike suggests that the resolution of this conflict is still a work in progress.