CPI(M) doctor Narayan Banerjee meets Kunal Ghosh in secret amid Jr doctors strike

In a private meeting, CPI(M)-backed doctor Narayan Banerjee met Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday night, prompting discussions within political circles amidst the ongoing junior doctors' strike. The meeting has raised eyebrows as junior doctors have expressed that they were unaware of this encounter.

Banerjee, who plays a significant role in the junior doctors' movement, addressed the media following the meeting, stating, "I am a citizen and a doctor, and Kunal Ghosh is also a citizen and a journalist. We simply had a conversation." However, details about the specific topics discussed during the meeting were not disclosed, leading to speculation regarding its intent.

According to sources, the primary aim of the meeting was to explore potential solutions to the hunger strike currently being conducted by junior doctors. Despite this, junior doctors’ leader Ashfaqullah Naiya clarified that Narayan did not represent their group and that they had no prior knowledge of the meeting’s purpose.

On social media, Banerjee characterized the situation as a "deadlock," emphasizing the need for dialogue in light of ongoing legal proceedings related to the junior doctors' protests. He encouraged junior doctors to adopt a strategic approach as they continue to advocate for their demands.

This meeting comes at a time when Banerjee has been critical of the Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speculation regarding potential political ramifications is growing, particularly as Banerjee has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the North Dum Dum constituency in the upcoming assembly elections, a position he previously declined during the last Lok Sabha elections.