Who is Dr. Kaustav Nayak, Removed by CM Mamata Banerjee from the Position of Director of Medical Education?

Dr. Kaustav Nayak, a pediatrician and former principal of Burdwan Medical College, was removed from his role as the Director of Medical Education (DME) in West Bengal by CM Mamata Banerjee following protests by doctors. His removal was part of the state government’s response to demands for leadership changes amid ongoing healthcare protests. Nayak has since been appointed as the Director of the Institute of Health and Family Welfare, while a new DME is yet to be appointed.