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Health minister's behaviour was appalling, distasteful

The Health Minister Vishwajit Rane's social/political behaviour at GMC on Saturday in the presence of doctors, nurses and patients in the ward was appalling and distasteful. His tolerance was in tatters, contrary the CMO's silence is to be deeply appreciated. When the Health Minister was roaring like a lion and charging like a firebrand “ Take your hands out of the pocket; put your face mask down and shut up -- was a total “dadagiri” behaviour. Rane rebuked the doctor for not being kind and helpful like other doctors who work for 24 hours and reach out to patients in various circumstances.  The Health Minister’s rebuke and suspension of a humble doctor has placed dignity in shackles. At the crux of this crisis, lies a disastrous government led by a doctor cum politician. It is obvious that the CM Pramod Sawant will subdue the issue, viewing the emotion of the public and doctors.  It is for the people (patients) and doctors to get united like the doctors in West Bengal, and make the Health Minister resign.

 


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Kudos to the good work done by GMC doctors

AF NAZARETH, Alto Porvorim
Published Jun 9, 2025, 7:36 PM IST
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This is with reference to the news report' CM overrules Rane, says doc won't be suspended' (TGE, June 9).  CM Pramod Sawant needs to be complimented for his speedy and timely  action in defusing the volatile situation that erupted at the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital after the unprecedented and shameful display of power arrogance by the Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, that resulted in the suspension of the Chief medical Officer (CMO) Dr Rudresh Kurtikar. While…

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