Kathmandu: Acting President of the Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has expressed deep grief over the demise of Jivanath Khatiwada, father of NC central member, Ramhari Khatiwada. Issuing a condolence note on behalf of Acting President Khadka, chief secretary at party central office, Krishna Prasad Paudel, said Khadka was aggrieved over the passing away of Khatiwada.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Khadka extended eternal peace to the departed soul and extended condolences to the bereaved family members. Late Khatiwada had played an active role in building the party organization and contributing to Nepal’s democratic movement.
The deceased was 78 years old and had been suffering from asthma for some years. He breathed his last at his residence in Dillibazar on Sunday night.