2020-10-06
Youths staged a sit-in in Jaleshwor of Mahottari in support of Dr. Govinda KC, who is on hunger strike demanding medical education reform.
A sit-in has been led by Bajrang Nepali, a central member of the Nepali Congress Information, Communication and Publicity Department at Buddhijivi Chowk in Jaleshwor on Tuesday afternoon.
Ashutosh Jha Navin, president of Nevisangha Mahottari, said that they had peacefully staged a sit-in against Dr. KC's support and solidarity with his life and legitimate demands and against the irresponsibility of the federal government.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Gherau/Dharna (sit-in)/padlocking |
Primary Cause | Issues related to the quality of public services (health, education etc.)and access to these services |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 24 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Nepali Congress and affiliated org |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Other state institutions |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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