TMC MP apologizes for making objectionable statement on women doctors

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar / TMC MP apologizes for making objectionable statement on women doctors

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar - TMC MP apologizes for making objectionable statement on women doctors

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Sunday publicly apologized for her derogatory remarks against women doctors. She issued a statement saying that she regretted if her words hurt anyone's feelings. Dr Ghosh Dastidar clarified on social media that her intention is to protect the welfare of women and their rights, and this will continue.

Controversial remarks in contact

The controversy started when Dr Ghosh Dastidar made a derogatory remark in reference to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. She alleged that medical students had to sit on the lap of teachers to get passing marks, and those who opposed it got less marks. The remark caused a lot of resentment among doctors and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) demanded action against the MP.

Previous controversial remarks by Dr Ghosh Dastidar

This is not the first time Dr Ghosh Dastidar has been embroiled in controversies. Earlier too, she had made controversial remarks on the gangrape of a Christian woman in Kolkata in 2012, which she termed as a 'misunderstanding'. Her previous statements have also made her face criticism.

Reaction to apology and way forward

Dr Ghosh Dastidar's apology has received mixed reactions from doctors and the health community. Some have accepted it as a right step, while some have called it a too late action. The MP says that her main aim has always been to protect the well-being of women and their rights, and she will continue to work in this direction in the future.