Viral Video: A pan-India 24-hour strike by the Indian Medical Association, IMA, began at 6 am today to protest the gruesome rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here in Kolkata. Surely, this striking from healthcare professionals across the country is going to be felt till 6 am tomorrow in the wake of this horrible crime, demanding justice and more safety measures for the professionals of the medical field.
Nationwide Strike Led by Indian Medical Association in Response to Kolkata Rape Case
A strong video of a small girl protesting against the rape case in Kolkata has gone viral amid this countrywide strike. In the video, she is holding a placard and raising the demand of justice very vehemently; inside her voice is the voice of many others who are enraged over the heinous crime. This simple but effective message—”We want justice”—goes deep into the hearts of viewers, adding an emotional layer to these ongoing protests.
The union health ministry has announced the setting up of a committee to suggest measures toward ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals across the country in view of the wide anger and protests over the attack on doctors. The move came after an urgent meeting with the IMA and other doctors’ associations, reflecting the government’s acknowledgment of the situation’s seriousness.
IMA Strike Shuts Down Routine Healthcare Services Nationwide
The IMA strike is an avoidance of all nonemergency health services for 24 hours. Routine OPDs will be closed, and elective surgeries scheduled for that day have been postponed. However, essential services and emergency care will not be affected by the strike—critical care will not be hampered.
As the strike progresses, this viral video of the little girl’s protest goes on to evoke the pressing concern of justice and protection due to those who make their life an endeavor to save other people. It was this nationwide response that underscored the collective demand for action and reform in the wake of this tragic incident.
