Siliguri, 23rd January: Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh met with Dr. Swapan Roy, widely known as the “Doctor of the Poor,” who has been providing free medical services for the past 23 years.
Dr. Roy, a resident of Northern Ektiasal, decided to dedicate his life to helping the underprivileged after the tragic death of his father, who could not receive proper medical treatment.
With the determination to make a difference, Dr. Roy has been offering free medical care to people in Siliguri and surrounding areas, often treating patients in makeshift clinics under tin roofs. Despite not receiving any government assistance, he continues his mission to provide healthcare to those in need.
During the visit, MLA Shankar Ghosh talked with Dr. Roy and also presented him with an oximeter as a gesture of support. Ghosh assured that he would speak with the government to explore ways to assist Dr. Roy in his noble work. MLA Ghosh expressed admiration for Dr. Roy’s selfless service and pledged his full support to further assist him in his efforts.