The recent rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has triggered a wave of complaints from students across West Bengal’s government medical colleges. Allegations include political connections to the ruling Trinamool Congress, intimidation, and widespread corruption in the examination system.
Students from at least seven major medical institutions in the state have reported being coerced, threatened with failure, and denied registration with the West Bengal Medical Council unless they paid bribes. Additional accusations involve unfair grading in house staff selections and forced participation in hospital events. The growing list of complaints underscores concerns about deep-rooted corruption and manipulation in the state’s medical education system, sparking calls for urgent reforms.
Following the arrest of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh in early September, students have come forward with reports of irregularities. Both the state government and the affected medical institutions have formed inquiry panels to investigate these claims. However, no official public response has been issued yet, leaving students worried about their education and career prospects.
