Dr. Govinda KC launches hunger strike against seat hike in private medical colleges
Summary
Dr. Govinda KC has started a hunger strike at Geta Medical College in Dhangadhi protesting the government's decision to increase MBBS seats in private medical colleges, calling for the decision's reversal to uphold education reform.
Key Points
- Dr. Govinda KC launched a hunger strike at Geta Medical College, Dhangadhi, opposing the increase of MBBS seats in private colleges.
- Medical Education Commission raised MBBS seats by 1,359 and BDS seats to 625, favoring private institutions over government colleges.
- Dr. KC accuses the government, led by the Prime Minister, of benefiting private college owners at the expense of educational quality.
- Past malpractice in private colleges regarding fee hikes and seat distribution led Dr. KC to hunger strikes and reforms including the Medical Education Act and Medical Education Commission establishment.
