Gopal Man Shrestha, key signatory to historic 12-point peace accord, dies at 83
Summary
Gopal Man Shrestha, senior Nepali Congress leader and key architect of Nepal's democratic transition, died at 83 while undergoing cancer treatment.
Key Points
- Gopal Man Shrestha died at age 83 while being treated for cancer in Lalitpur.
- He played a pivotal role in Nepal's democratic movements and was a key signatory of the 12-point peace accord in 2005.
- Shrestha led the Nepali Congress during Sher Bahadur Deuba’s imprisonment, helping maintain party unity.
- He held multiple ministerial roles including deputy prime minister and minister for education during his career.
