KATHMANDU, Jan. 21 -- The National Resident Doctors Association (NRDA) and the Nepal Medical Association (NMA) have warned of strong protests to pressure the government to fulfill Dr Govinda KC's demands. Although Dr KC's 16th fast-unto-death is on 12th day, the government has remained indifferent to his demands.

Doctors attending to Dr KC said his condition is still critical as the red blood cells and sugar level in his blood are rapidly decreasing although the risk of pneumonia has lessened. Yet, Dr KC has refused to take medicines. Despite his critical condition Dr KC was shifted to general ward from intensive care unit on Sunday as per his wish. Dr KC had urged the hospital administration to transfer him from ICU to make room for mor...