Unnecessary political interference
Unnecessary political interference
It is sad to see the government’s apathy
towards the demands made by Dr. Govind KC, who is on hunger strike for the last
twelve days, against the political interferences in the management of Institute
of Medicine (IOM). It is not new for the people to remember that DR. KC had
staged similar hunger strike demanding the end of political interferences in
the internal matters of IOM. The previous government was made compelled to
listen to and fulfil his demands.
Thousands have shown solidarity with his
demands. The resident and MBBS doctors have already stopped attending the
outpatients department services in support of Dr’ KC’s demands. This situation
has gravely affected the patients visiting the TUTH for seeking the treatment. Now,
the Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has extended its support and given a
24-hour ultimatum to the concerned authorities to address his demands as
reported in “Doctors threatened nationwide strike” (THT, 18 Jan. Page 1). After
Regmi’s strong instruction, TU Board has sacked Dean S. Sharma. However, Dr. KC
has said that his hunger strike will continue until all his demands are met.
It has been an open secret for everybody to
see the political interferences in the semi government organizations and
institution in the last five or six years for their (political parties)
vestigial interest. These unwanted practices have completely undermined the
existence and damaged the credibility of these organizations and institutions
and should be completely and immediately stopped. For God’s sake, please keep them
away from dirty politics and let them run in their capable and experienced
hands.
Rai Biren Bangdel
Maharajgunj, Kathmandu
