West Bengal elections 2026: White coats get poll duty call-up, medical community cries foul
Doctors at Prafulla Chandra Sen Govt Medical College and Hospital in Arambag were unexpectedly requisitioned for poll duty, sparking widespread protests. Hospital officials and the medical community expressed concern over the potential crippling of patient care and student training. However, assurances have been given that the doctors will be exempted due to the essential nature of their work.
Doctors at Prafulla Chandra Sen Govt Medical College and Hospital in Arambag were unexpectedly requisitioned for poll duty, sparking widespread protests. Hospital officials and the medical community expressed concern over the potential crippling of patient care and student training. However, assurances have been given that the doctors will be exempted due to the essential nature of their work.
