A state of status quo

Analysts say the way the government ignored Dr Govinda KC for 24 days and has failed on various fronts including the fight against the pandemic shows the Oli administration is losing its grip on governance.

The country’s Covid-19 cases have been rising. Dr Govinda KC has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 24 days. The economic outlook looks grim. Government offices are being shut one after another as staffers are testing positive for the coronavirus. The Oli administration, however, seems to be indifferent.