National Human Rights Commission Expresses Grave Concern Over Health of Hunger Striker Ajay Sodari

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission has expressed serious concern over the health condition of Ajay Sodari, who is on a hunger strike at Maitighar in Kathmandu, and has urged the government to save his life.
The Commission drew the government's attention after Sodari's health deteriorated, as he has been on a hunger strike for the past 9 days demanding the release of 'Genji' movement detainees and voting rights for Nepalis living abroad.

In a statement issued by the Commission's spokesperson Dr. Tika Ram Pokhrel, a team from the Commission conducted an on-site monitoring on Magh 13. During the monitoring, doctors informed that Sodari's blood pressure and pulse rate were low and his health condition was weakening. He is currently surviving on saline water.

The Commission has urged the Government of Nepal to be sensitive to the health of the person on hunger strike, immediately arrange for effective treatment, seek a solution to the problem through dialogue, and save his life. Meanwhile, Sodari has been admitted to Bir Hospital today after his health deteriorated.