Govt., Dr KC ink 6-point deal, Dr KC ends 25th hunger strike
Summary
The government and Dr Govinda KC have signed a six-point agreement, ending his 25th hunger strike in Kathmandu. The deal covers medical education reforms, a study committee on MBBS seat increases, and steps to establish a medical college in Bardibas.
Key Points
- The government and Dr Govinda KC signed a six-point agreement on Friday night, ending his 25th hunger strike.
- Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel signed the deal and helped break Dr KC's fast at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.
- The agreement includes permission for Martyr Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences to run educational programmes, including MBBS, and calls for a study committee on seat increases at Army Medical College.
- The government also agreed to implement the remaining points from the July 27 deal and begin steps to establish a medical college in Bardibas.
