Bengal Health Department Rescinds Transfer Order for 42 Doctors Amid Protests

Speaking at a press conference, the Principal Secretary of the WB Health and Family Welfare Department, Narayan Swaroop Nigam, stated that in light of the current situation, they have decided to cancel transfer orders. However, any further decisions regarding this matter will be made in a few days.

Mr. Nigam explained that the transfer process is part of the promotional exercise within the Medical Education Service, which began two months ago. He noted that the approval for these transfers had been granted well before the incident, but due to the need for thorough checks, the publication of these orders may have been delayed.

The withdrawal of the transfer order of over 40 senior doctors within 24 hours was seen as a ploy to target protesting doctors and instill fear. The order has now been withdrawn, and there are claims that it was done to serve its intended purpose.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Union Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, commented on the matter, stating that the swift withdrawal of transfer orders for protesting doctors is a tactic to instill fear and stifle dissent. He also expressed concern over Kolkata Police threatening those seeking justice online and suggested that if Mamata Banerjee can’t manage the state, she should step down.

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