Amidst the ongoing unrest at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, prominent junior doctor leader Aniket Mahato has launched a scathing attack on the state government’s handling of the healthcare crisis. In a blunt statement on Friday evening, Mahato demanded that the administration clarify its stance on whether it truly intends to provide adequate medical services to the general public.

Speaking to the media, Aniket Mahato stated, “First, let the government decide whether they actually want to give healthcare services to the common man or not. If they don’t, then there is no point in dragging these discussions further. We will have to survive within this broken system.” His remarks underscore the deep-seated frustration among junior doctors who feel that their demands for security and structural reforms have been ignored for too long.

Since the RG Kar incident, the trust deficit between the protesting doctors and the health department has only widened. Mahato’s comment highlights a critical point: the accountability of the state in ensuring a safe working environment for doctors while maintaining public health standards. By shifting the burden of the current crisis onto the government’s “willpower,” Mahato has intensified the political and social debate surrounding the state’s healthcare infrastructure. As the deadlock continues, all eyes are now on the Health Department for a formal response to this direct challenge.