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1. Which state government launched the 'Rattirer Shaathi-Helpers of Night' program?
The West Bengal government introduced the 'Rattirer Shaathi-Helpers of Night' program aimed at safeguarding women medical professionals on night shifts. This initiative follows the tragic RG Kar incident, where a 31-year-old doctor was brutally murdered. The program's launch came amidst calls for Mamata Banerjee's resignation and demands for immediate safety measures, reflecting a crisis of governance in Bengal. It is considered a damage control effort by the TMC-led government in West Bengal.