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| A happy Alisha Thapa, 7 years in her mother's lap; a patient of Prof. Dr. Govinda KC was one of the lucky persons to offer juice to the professor after he decided to break his 14 day long fast-onto-death. |
Dr. Govinda K.C. Ends Fast
On Friday Dr. Govinda K.C. finally broke his 14 days long fast-onto-death after the bottom lines were fulfilled and there were highly credible evidences that there shall be no evasive wordplay of the official documents. A man was able to push back the monstrous union of the powerful mafia and the irresponsible political system that has been plaguing nearly each sector of the Nepalese society.
On Friday Dr. Govinda K.C. finally broke his 14 days long fast-onto-death after the bottom lines were fulfilled and there were highly credible evidences that there shall be no evasive wordplay of the official documents. A man was able to push back the monstrous union of the powerful mafia and the irresponsible political system that has been plaguing nearly each sector of the Nepalese society.
His struggle begun
with the motive of cleansing the medical education sector and in a span of a
few days his victory was seen more as an issue of national pride than problems
regarding appointment of authority in an educational institute; and by the time
this episode of his struggle ended his feat is now a beacon of hope for all
those who wish the victory of good over evil.
His struggle
was non-aligned. The mere fact that despite no major political parties
officially supporting his move, thousands of general people took to the streets
highlights the source of his true strength. The people talked on social media about how
his stand was correct and all national media endlessly covered his issue and
spoke of how his struggle has sparked a new national revolution. In a country
where nearly everyone is painted in certain partisan colours, the public
support and the media focus on this issue points out to certain key shifts in
the popular sentiments. So much so, the ‘historic’ first meeting of the
Constituent Assembly elections was eclipsed by the halo of his selfless determination.
His struggle
was non-violent, the man reminiscent of a modern day Mahatma Gandhi, and even
apologetic to the troubles he himself did not start. The saintly figure crossed all petty barriers,
and rose above all who could only think of life as a continuous pursue of pleasures.
By the time the struggle matured, the man and his mission were no more
personal; his personality and his purpose were now the treasures of the
humanity.
The
Revolution Continues
As Dr. Govinda KC
broke his fast, his statement was read out by a young doctor. Dr. KC declared
that the movement would continue in a different form until there is a guarantee
that the true spirit of the campaign is addressed.
And while the
form of the revolution changes, it is now the responsibility of all those who believe
in his ideals to join his cause and increase their participation in the movement.
Considering the cause and the strength of the opposition, the fight for change is surely going
to be long and lingering. The new phase of the movement will demand even more organized,
even more inclusive, and more widespread efforts. Regarding the motivational
side of the movement, the light of Prof. Dr. Govinda KC, the Selfless
Revolutionary, will keep on inspiring.
