BJP leader says Dr Chag sacrificed his life for justice, seeks govt action

Addressing a condolence meeting organised by the local chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Veraval town, Thakrar said, “I want to tell the administration that kindly listen to this attentively: Please, stop testing (the patience) of Atulbhai’s family and people of this area. His family told me yesterday that they and the people of this area will have to sit on a symbolic fast or fast unto death. I ask the administration to ensure that they are not forced to take such a step.”

At the condolence meeting to condole the death of Dr Atul Chag, in Veraval on Wednesday. (Express Photo by Ravi Khakhar)

After Dr Chag’s death, Lohanas, the community to which Dr Chag belonged, have been submitting the memorandum to government officers, demanding an FIR be lodged immediately in connection with the incident.

On Wednesday, Thakrar, who is also a Lohana, said: “True tribute to Atulbhai would be to ensure that he gets justice. He took this step not for any material gain. He sacrificed his life for justice,” he said.

Meanwhile, politicians cutting across party lines paid tribute to the prominent physician, in Veraval on Wednesday.

Congress leader Hira Jotva and Aam Aadmi Party’s working president Jagmal Vala, also addressed the condolence meeting.

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