Government and Dr Govinda KC reach six-point deal, ending his 25th hunger strike

Kathmandu, November 7, 2026 — The government and medical reform activist Dr Govinda KC have reached a six-point agreement, bringing an end to his 25th hunger strike on Saturday night.

After several rounds of negotiations, Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel visited Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Saturday night and signed an agreement with Dr KC, following which the latter ended his hunger strike.

Minister Pokharel described the agreement as the end of Dr KC's hunger strikes, saying the government would proceed with its implementation.

"This is Dr KC's final hunger strike. The implementation process will move forward in line with the agreements reached with him," Pokharel said.

The agreement was signed by Dr KC, Minister Pokharel, Prime Minister's Health Advisor Prof. Dr Jagdish Agrawal, lawmaker Pukar Bam and Nepal Medical Association President Dr Badri Rizal.