In a major breakthrough in the continuing disagreement between junior doctors seemed to be coming closer with both the parties softening their stand and the former deciding to go to the state secretariat also called Nabanna to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Earlier on Thursday the West Bengal government said that 15 agitating doctors will be allowed to meet the Chief Minister. However, the demonstrators were dissatisfied with the government's proposal and chose to send 30 representatives instead, informing the Chief Minister by email. 

The protesting junior doctors, stationed near the state health facility, arranged their own transportation to Nabanna, refusing the government's offer to arrange it. 

Chants of "Justice" filled the air as they boarding the bus with bystanders who supported their cause applauded the group. The police closely supervised the bus transporting the protesters, guaranteeing a quiet ride to the government headquarters. 

State Chief Secretary Manoj Pant had earlier issued an email expressing the government's willingness to talk, but only under certain conditions. The email stipulated that only 15 representatives could attend the scheduled 5 p.m. Thursday meeting, and it prohibited live streaming of the discussions, but allowed recordings of the events.

Pant referred to the Supreme Court's order in his statement, emphasising the significance of keeping the state's healthcare system running smoothly. He further stated that the Chief Minister had been in Nabanna for the past two days, ready to meet with the junior doctors' representatives. 

Protesters are concerned about the government's failure to accept the doctors' demands for live broadcasting and expanded representation. The atmosphere remains tense, with security tightened around Nabanna ahead of the meeting. 

Sources reveal that the junior doctors are contemplating calling a public meeting to determine their next course of action if their demands remain unmet during the negotiations.

While the people await for the outcome of this key meeting, the standoff between the government and the doctors continues to disrupt healthcare services, putting more strain on an already stressed system.