Former DPM and NC leader Shrestha passes away

Kathmandu, July 28: Former Deputy Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) leader Gopal Man Shrestha passed away today while undergoing treatment at Helios Hospital in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, said NC Spokesperson Devraj Chalise. He was 79.

Shrestha’s mortal remains will be kept at the party central office Sanepa, Lalitpur tomorrow on Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am so that party leaders, cadres, and well-wishers could pay their final respects to him. Thereafter, the body will be taken to the Pashupati Aryaghat for the last rites.