Goa CM says doctor will not be suspended, speaks to minister who berated him on video

A DAY AFTER Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane reprimanded the chief medical officer (CMO) of Goa Medical College and Hospital and ordered his immediate suspension, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said the senior doctor would not be suspended.

- PAVNEET SINGH CHADHA

Rane was seen in a video on Saturday berating Dr Rudresh Kuttikar after purportedly receiving a complaint against him. The minister's actions had drawn criticism and outrage from the medical fraternity and the public.

Sawant said he reviewed the issue and discussed it with Rane. In a post on X, he said, "I have reviewed the issue at Goa Medical College and held discussions with the Health Minister. I want to assure the people of Goa that Dr Rudresh Kuttikar will not be suspended."

The Chief Minister said the state government and its dedicated medical team remain fully committed to ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for every citizen. "We also appreciate the tireless efforts and invaluable service of our doctors, who continue to save lives," he said.