Government and Dr Govinda KC reach six-point deal, 25th satyagraha ends

The Government of Nepal and fasting Professor Dr Govinda KC have reached a six-point agreement. With the agreement, Dr KC has ended his 25th satyagraha.

Dr KC had been on a fast-unto-death in Ilam, demanding reforms in medical education and the health sector. The agreement came after repeated rounds of talks between the government and Dr KC.

Following the agreement, the programs under the 25th satyagraha have been suspended. The source reports do not disclose detailed particulars of the points of agreement.

The agreement comes at a time when the government has been facing pressure from various quarters to fulfil Dr KC's demands.