"The horrific nature of the crime, the alleged attempts to cover it up, and the accompanying atmosphere of fear awakened the nation to demand an impartial investigative process and a prompt, fair, and rational trial," they said in an email to the president. a copy of which is available on IANS.
The email was also sent to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda.
The junior doctors have given certain examples of alleged manipulation of evidence in the case as well as deep-rooted corruption that has become rampant in the medical and medical education system of West Bengal.
"In view of these circumstances, the feeling of deep distrust and fear that we feel towards the authorities remains intact until now, and we desperately implore that these harmful elements within the health system be eliminated to guarantee us a truly safe workplace," the email read.
The junior doctors have also highlighted the inadequate infrastructure facilities and security measures in the state's medical colleges, such as lack of police personnel to regularly patrol within the hospital premises, inadequate lighting in relevant areas, inadequate locks and seals. and malfunctioning, and absence of any adequate grievance redressal mechanism, among others.
They also maintained that women in these workplaces are particularly vulnerable, with cases such as the lack of changing rooms and resting places, bathrooms dedicated to female doctors, and even the absence of internal complaints committees.
"Your intervention in these difficult times will act as a beacon of light for us all, showing us the way forward out of the darkness that surrounds us," their appeal read.
President Droupadi Murmu had spoken last month about the Calcutta incident.
In an article titled "Women's Safety: Enough is Enough" with the subtitle "The recent spate of crimes against women should force us into honest self-introspection to uncover the roots of the unrest," the president revealed her outrage and observed that These incidents tarnish the country's enviable record of women's empowerment, "of which she considers herself an example."
President Murmu observed that training in self-defense and martial arts is essential for everyone, especially girls, "but that is not a guarantee for their safety, as women's vulnerability is influenced by many factors."
"Obviously, the full answer to that question can only come from our society. For that to happen, what is needed first and foremost is honest and unbiased self-introspection. The time has come when we, as a society, must ask ourselves some difficult questions Where have we gone wrong? And what can we do to eliminate the errors? Without finding the answer to that question, half of our population cannot live as freely as the other half," he said.
The President particularly highlighted the mentality that objectifies women, but noted that it is not limited to India alone. He also highlighted the collective amnesia that grips society once the initial shock of a heinous crime loses its impact.
The email was also sent to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda.
The junior doctors have given certain examples of alleged manipulation of evidence in the case as well as deep-rooted corruption that has become rampant in the medical and medical education system of West Bengal.
"In view of these circumstances, the feeling of deep distrust and fear that we feel towards the authorities remains intact until now, and we desperately implore that these harmful elements within the health system be eliminated to guarantee us a truly safe workplace," the email read.
The junior doctors have also highlighted the inadequate infrastructure facilities and security measures in the state's medical colleges, such as lack of police personnel to regularly patrol within the hospital premises, inadequate lighting in relevant areas, inadequate locks and seals. and malfunctioning, and absence of any adequate grievance redressal mechanism, among others.
They also maintained that women in these workplaces are particularly vulnerable, with cases such as the lack of changing rooms and resting places, bathrooms dedicated to female doctors, and even the absence of internal complaints committees.
"Your intervention in these difficult times will act as a beacon of light for us all, showing us the way forward out of the darkness that surrounds us," their appeal read.
President Droupadi Murmu had spoken last month about the Calcutta incident.
In an article titled "Women's Safety: Enough is Enough" with the subtitle "The recent spate of crimes against women should force us into honest self-introspection to uncover the roots of the unrest," the president revealed her outrage and observed that These incidents tarnish the country's enviable record of women's empowerment, "of which she considers herself an example."
President Murmu observed that training in self-defense and martial arts is essential for everyone, especially girls, "but that is not a guarantee for their safety, as women's vulnerability is influenced by many factors."
"Obviously, the full answer to that question can only come from our society. For that to happen, what is needed first and foremost is honest and unbiased self-introspection. The time has come when we, as a society, must ask ourselves some difficult questions Where have we gone wrong? And what can we do to eliminate the errors? Without finding the answer to that question, half of our population cannot live as freely as the other half," he said.
The President particularly highlighted the mentality that objectifies women, but noted that it is not limited to India alone. He also highlighted the collective amnesia that grips society once the initial shock of a heinous crime loses its impact.
