Talks Between Dr. Govinda KC and Government Fail to Reach Conclusion on University Leadership
Dhangadhi. Talks held in Dhangadhi on Sunday between medical education reformist Dr. Govinda KC and the government could not reach a conclusion.
Although some agreements were reached on issues related to the operation of Shahid Dasharath Health Sciences University during the discussion held at Seti Provincial Hospital from afternoon until night, an agreement could not be reached on removing the controversial Vice-Chancellor and Registrar.
Dr. Amrit JC, a member of Dr. KC's negotiation team, stated that there was no disagreement between both parties on the issue of operating the university. According to him, an agreement has been reached to operate its own 300-bed teaching hospital from this year and to start medical education teaching from this academic session.
"Both parties are positive about the body responsible for providing the necessary preparations, monitoring, and permission for hospital operation to complete the process quickly," JC said.
However, an agreement could not be reached on removing the university's current Registrar Dr. Bhim Chand and Vice-Chancellor. Dr. KC's side has accused some MPs of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) of having vested interests in the purchases of goods and recruitment of staff through the Registrar.
According to Dr. KC's side, RSP MP KP Khanal is very active in opposing the removal of the current Registrar. He has been accused of having vested interests in the purchase of hospital goods and staff recruitment process.
RatoPati inquired about this with MP KP Khanal. MP Khanal denied this allegation and stated that he is in favor of the university being operated in Geta. Clarifying that the appointment of the Registrar does not fall within his jurisdiction, he said that this matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Senate and the selection committee.
"My clear stance is that the university should be operated in Geta and MBBS studies should commence. If there is any manipulation to stop the operation of the university, the students of Sudurpashchim will suffer," MP Khanal said.
RSP's Sudurpashchim Province Chairman Prakash Bista also accused various forces of being active in preventing the university from operating.
"No one showed interest when the university structures were being built for six months. Now that a large budget has come, a dispute has been created. This will work to push Sudurpashchim backward," he said.
Meanwhile, some people's representatives from Sudurpashchim have also stated that they are not in favor of removing the current Vice-Chancellor and Registrar. According to them, if the university operation gets entangled in the dispute of leadership change, it will be further delayed, and the province may lag behind again.
Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Gopal Hamal stated that the priority should be given to the operation of the university rather than the issue of the officials. He expressed his opinion that not only as the mayor but also as a citizen of Sudurpashchim, he is in favor of starting MBBS studies within this financial year.
"The university has already been announced. Now, medical studies should start from this academic session. The issue of who will be the official or not can be discussed later. The main thing now is the operation of the university," Hamal said.
Krishnapur Municipality Mayor Hemraj Ojha of Kanchanpur also urged to prioritize the operation of the university over leadership disputes. He said that medical education should be started soon in Geta, creating an environment for students of Sudurpashchim to study in their own province.
Although Sunday's talks continued until night, they could not reach a final conclusion. It has been decided to resume talks again from 10 am on Monday. Both the government and Dr. KC's side expect that the remaining disputes will be resolved and an agreement will be reached from today's discussion.
Dr. Govinda KC is staging his 24th satyagraha in Dhangadhi, demanding that the Shahid Dasharath Health Sciences University in Geta be brought into operation immediately, medical education be started, and controversial appointments be canceled.
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