Dr. Sunil Sharma saves two lives, helps another

KATHMANDU: Sometimes in life, human compassion transcends ties, interests, politics, or ethnicity—and can change someone’s life forever. Dr. Sunil Sharma, a young leader of the Nepali Congress and a dedicated physician, embodies this humanitarian spirit.

Nineteen-year-old Susan Rai from Belbari Municipality–3, Morang, was on the brink of death due to complete kidney failure.

Coming from a financially disadvantaged family, she had no access to life-saving treatment. Learning of her plight, Dr. Sharma launched a relentless campaign to save her life.

Thanks to his efforts, Susan received a free kidney transplant at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (KMC).

Dr. Sharma not only arranged her treatment but also hosted Susan and her father at his own home for nine months, treating them as family.

After months of care, Susan fully recovered and returned home healthy.

Some time later, Dr. Sharma visited Susan’s village to check on her wellbeing. The sight was emotional—Susan, once frail and struggling for life, was now lively and enjoying time with her family.

Her mother, seeing the “living embodiment of God” who had saved her child, was overwhelmed with gratitude.

Neighbors and relatives joined in tears of joy, praising Dr. Sharma’s selfless service. Deeply moved, Dr. Sharma felt immense happiness and gratitude toward the divine.

But his compassion didn’t stop there. In the same village, another cry for help reached him.

Chandrabahadur Subba from Belbari–3 Khoriya had been on dialysis for two years due to kidney failure, with no resources to afford treatment. Dr. Sharma immediately took responsibility for Chandrabahadur’s care.

He arranged a free kidney transplant at KMC, along with accommodation and meals, and personally pledged two hundred thousand rupees to cover essential medications.

“I did this not because the amount is large, but because human life is fleeting,” Dr. Sharma says. “One day we all leave this world, and only the account of good deeds matters, not wealth.”

A follower of Lord Buddha and inspired by BP Koirala’s ideology, Dr. Sharma has always had a deep sensitivity toward humanity. “We don’t ask for votes; we only seek blessings,” he says.

Dr. Sharma, the popular young leader first recommended by the Nepali Congress from Morang–3 for the upcoming House of Representatives election, bid farewell to the villagers with a humble request: “When I come next, will I get a meal with you?” The villagers responded with applause and a promise of welcome—a farewell that signals the beginning of a new chapter in compassion.

Through leaders like Sunil Sharma, society is reminded that humanity is alive and thriving.