RG Kar Incident: Junior Doctors' Movement in Bengal Under Medical Council's Review
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Synopsis
The West Bengal Medical Council is probing junior doctor Kinjal Nanda, linked to the tragic rape and murder case of a colleague. The council questions his engagement in acting while fulfilling his medical duties.
Key Takeaways
- Kinjal Nanda is under investigation for his dual commitments as a doctor and actor.
- The West Bengal Medical Council seeks clarity on Nanda's attendance and no-objection certificate.
- Nanda has not yet received a formal notice, unlike Ashfaqualla Naiya.
- Concerns have been raised about the impact of media engagements on medical responsibilities.
- The council's inquiries extend to the stipend received during training.
Kolkata, Jan 25 (NationPress) Following the case of Ashfaqualla Naiya, another prominent figure in the junior doctors' movement in West Bengal has come under scrutiny from the West Bengal Medical Council. This time, it is Kinjal Nanda, a post-graduate trainee at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, who has gained some fame in the realm of television and advertising.
His visibility on screen has now led to an investigation by the West Bengal Medical Council.
Unlike Naiya, who was previously issued a show-cause notice for alleged unauthorized private practice as an ENT specialist, Nanda has not received any formal notice. Instead, insiders report that the council has reached out to the authorities at R.G. Kar to inquire about how Nanda has balanced his acting and advertising commitments alongside his responsibilities as a junior doctor, especially since post-graduate trainees have significantly fewer annual leave days compared to senior doctors.
Additionally, the council has sent copies of this communication to the Swastha Bhavan health department and the state secretariat Nabanna.
The inquiries raised by the council include whether Nanda obtained a no-objection certificate to engage in acting and advertising, if he has met the required 80 percent attendance as a post-graduate trainee at the hospital, and how much stipend Nanda has received during his training.
As of the time of this report, Nanda has stated to some media representatives that he is unaware of any such communication from the state medical council regarding these issues.
