Trinamool’s Santanu Sen removed from party post after criticizing Kolkata Hospital
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Santanu Sen, who recently voiced criticism regarding the management of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has been removed from his role as the party's spokesperson.
Sen's comments came in the wake of the shocking rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor on August 9, which sparked widespread outrage. Following the incident, a mob vandalized the hospital on the night of August 14-15.
Sen, a former MP and doctor, had publicly stated that the principal of RG Kar Medical College had faced complaints for the past three years. He further alleged that the issues within the health department were not being properly communicated to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Responding to his removal, Sen said that he never spoke against the party or its leaders. "I stand by my statements—concerns about the health department are not reaching the Chief Minister and the Health Minister accurately," Sen reiterated in a video message.
He expressed disappointment, noting that while newcomers to the party are often given respect, long-time loyalists like himself face such actions. Despite the setback, Sen stated his commitment to continue serving the party.
Meanwhile, protests have intensified across West Bengal and Delhi, with doctors, medical students, and political groups demanding justice for the trainee doctor and condemning the vandalism at the hospital.
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Schools in Mizoram's nine districts closed due to rain
Aizawl (PTI): All schools in nine districts of Mizoram remained closed on Tuesday due to heavy rain that has been lashing the northeastern state since the day before, an official said.
School Education Director Angela Zothanpuii said administrations of nine districts, including Aizawl, Kolasib, Lunglei and Mamit, announced school closure on Tuesday as a precautionary measure for students' safety.
However, schools in the southern districts of Hnahthial and Lawngtlai remained open following a slight improvement in weather conditions there, she said.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Serchhip recorded the highest rainfall at 70.5 mm in a 24-hour period, followed by Hnahthial 55 mm, Siaha 37.5 mm, and Aizawl 36 mm.
Khawzawl district reported 30 mm of rainfall, Mamit 25.9 mm, Kolasib 25 mm, Lawngtlai 17.5 mm, and Lunglei 2.2 mm during the same period, it said.
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning in Mizoram on Tuesday.
