API Karnataka extends support to IMA’s nationwide protest against rape, murder at RG Kar College
Non-emergency services in hospitals to remain closed for 24 hours starting August 17 morning
Bengaluru: The Association of Physicians of India (API), Karnataka, along with its Udupi-Manipal Chapter, has strongly condemned the horrific rape and murder of a postgraduate medical student from RG Kar Medical College in West Bengal. In response to the tragic incident, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide protest, urging the withdrawal of non-emergency medical services for 24 hours, from 6 a.m. on August 17 to 6 a.m. on August 18, 2024.
In a statement, Dr. Suresh Sagarad, Chairman of API Karnataka, and Dr. Vishwanath K, Secretary of API Karnataka, expressed their support for the protest. They emphasized that it is the collective duty of the medical fraternity to stand united in this cause and ensure that the demands for safer working conditions for medical professionals are met. The API Karnataka leadership has urged all its members across the state to actively participate in the protest and suspend non-emergency services as directed by the IMA.
Similarly, the API Udupi-Manipal Chapter, led by Chairman Dr. Shivashankara K N and Secretary Dr. Ananth S Shenoy, has echoed the sentiments of the state body. The Udupi-Manipal Chapter has announced its full support for the protest and has planned a silent candlelight march on August 17, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. The march will commence from the Clock Tower/Board High School in Udupi and proceed to Jodukatte. The event aims to raise awareness about workplace safety for women and express solidarity with the victim.
Members of the API Udupi-Manipal Chapter have been requested to join the march in large numbers, wearing black wristbands or ribbons and bringing candles to light during the protest.
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Nagaland bypoll: Nearly 20 pc voter turnout recorded in Koridang seat in first two hours
Kohima (PTI): Nearly 20 per cent of 22,382 electors exercised their franchise in Nagaland's Koridang Assembly bypoll in the first two hours of polling on Thursday, officials said.
The voting that commenced at 7 am across all 30 polling stations has so far been peaceful, they said.
The polling will continue till 4 pm.
Security has been significantly tightened across the constituency following violence on April 5 and 6, in which one person died, and several vehicles were damaged.
The byelection was necessitated by the demise of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen in November last year.
A total of 22,382 electors, including 11,071 women, are eligible to decide the fate of six candidates in the fray.
The ruling People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) has fielded BJP nominee Daochier I. Imchen, while the Congress candidate is T. Chalukumba Ao. The National People’s Party (NPP) has nominated I. Abenjang, while the Independent candidates are Imchatoba Imchen, Imtiwapang, and Toshikaba.
Of the 30 polling stations, 13 have been categorised as vulnerable and 17 as critical, prompting deployment of additional security personnel and intensified surveillance measures. Two polling stations have been designated as all-women booths.
Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.
