A teacher at Pokhara University has started a fast-unto-death seeking revocation of the recent controversial appointments at the varsity.

1. Pokhara University teacher on fast-unto-death
A teacher at Pokhara University has started a fast-unto-death seeking revocation of the recent
controversial appointments at the varsity.
Questioning the legitimacy of newly-appointed Vice-chancellor Bishnu Prasad Tiwari’s move
filling the posts rendered vacant after the Commission of the Investigation of Abuse of
Authority’s action against former vice chancellor and 23 other officials, associate professor
Govind Lamichhane has started a fast-unto-death since yesterday evening.
Lamichhane’s protest followed a relay hunger strike by teachers at the university from
Wednesday over the same issue of ‘unlawful appointments’.
Lamichhane is also acting director of PU School of Engineering and chairperson of Nepal
National Teachers’ Association PU.
“Whatever fate the varsity is facing is due to decisions taken against PU rules and regulations. So
in the light of this fact, all unlawful decisions and actions taken so far, including the recent
appointments should be revoked,” demanded Lamichhane. In solidarity with the teacher’s
protest, agitating student unions also held a joint demonstration at the varsity today.
After the state anti-graft body dragged varsity officials including then vice-chancellor Khagendra
Prasad Bhattarai to court in graft cases, Prime Minister Sushil Koirala had picked Tiwari as
acting VC, who in turn had appointed deans and the registrar.