April 14, Kathmandu- Injured Mukesh Kayastha of the Second People's Movement has been honored as 'Warrior of Democracy'. The Warriors, Archives and Respect Committee of Democracy, chaired by Foreign Minister Pradip Gyawali, has honored him, known as the "Living Martyr", highly appreciating his contribution to the people's movement.

As his physical and health condition made it impossible for him to attend physically, he was introduced to the program addressed by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Kathmandu through virtual media. On behalf of the organizers, Chief District Officer of Kavre Shiva Kumar Pokhrel visited Kayastha's house and handed over the certificate and dosalla.

Mukesh, who was shot in the groin during the Second People's Movement on 20 March 2006 A.D., has been in a semi-conscious state for 5,480 days. After continuous care and treatment, Mukesh, who was able to move his left hand, say ma (mother), laugh, eat swallows and stand in a wheelchair, returned to his old semi-conscious state after suddenly falling ill in June 2018 A.D. Although a hole has been made in the stomach to feed the liquid, it has been blocked for the past few days.

After 11 months of treatment at Bir Hospital, 5 months at Neuro Hospital, Annapurna Hospital, 5 months of touch therapy has also been done in Anamnagar. Dr. involved in his treatment. Upendra Devkota and Basanta Pant also called the improvement a 'miracle'.

Mother Mira requested the Chief District Officer Pokharel and other guests to take initiative, complaining that the facilities provided by the state have been suspended for two years. "We are satisfied with the services provided by the state. The hassle of payment is different," said Mira. "The budget for nurses has not been paid for two years.