Nepali Congress to obstruct Parliament till Dr KC’s demands are met

Kathmandu, July 18

The main opposition Nepali Congress says it will obstruct meetings of Parliament till the government meets demands raised by medical education reform activist Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging a fast-unto-death in Jumla of Karnali for last 19 days.

A meeting of the party’s office bearers decided to bar the government from tabling the Medical Education Bill for discussion without addressing Dr KC’s concerns.

Just yesterday, the party announced street protest programmes against the government. Now, the party’s decision to obstruct House meetings will pile more pressure to the government and ruling parties.

“Parliament will continue its business if the government reaches any agreement with Dr KC, and if the bill follows sentiments of the Medical Education Ordinance and the report of Kedar Bhakta Mathema-led panel,” informs the party spokesperson Bishwa Prakash Sharma.

Meanwhile, the Congress also decided to extend support to the protest launched by Nepal Medical Association in solidarity with Dr KC.

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