Playwright Chandan Sen returns 'Dinabandhu Mitra Award' and prize money in support of junior doctor protests.

Bengali playwright Chandan Sen will return the 'Dinabandhu Mitra Award' and its prize money in solidarity with junior doctors protesting the rape-murder case at R.G. Kar Medical College. His decision follows criticism from politician Kanchan Mallick regarding celebrity protests. Other artists and community groups have also returned awards and donations to express their discontent with the state's handling of the incident, echoing public calls for justice and healthcare reform.

September 03, 2024
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