Marking the 10th Death Anniversary of Former Nepali Congress Leader Sushil Koirala
Summary
Today marks the 10th death anniversary of Sushil Koirala, former Prime Minister of Nepal and Nepali Congress leader who led the promulgation of Nepal's constitution in 2015.
Key Points
- Sushil Koirala was the Prime Minister of Nepal when the constitution was promulgated in 2072 BS through the Constituent Assembly.
- He passed away four months after the constitution's promulgation due to pneumonia in Kathmandu.
- Koirala's political journey began after King Mahendra seized power in 2017 BS, and he spent 16 years in exile in India.
- He is remembered as a leader of integrity and sacrifice who prioritized democracy and refused ministerial posts multiple times until becoming Prime Minister.
