Mamata says she is ready to step down for the good of the Bengali people

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference on the recent alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, September 12, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (September 12, 2024) offered her resignation “for the good of the people” and said she also wanted justice for the murdered RG Kar Hospital doctor.

“I apologise to the people of Bengal who were expecting an end to the impasse at RG Kar today. They (the junior doctors) came to Nabanna but did not attend the meeting. I request them to return to work,” Ms Banerjee said at a press conference.

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“I am ready to resign for the good of the people because despite my best intentions and efforts over the last three days, the medical professionals have refused to talk,” the Prime Minister said.