Former Karnali Province Minister Him Bahadur Shahi Passes Away
Summary
Former Karnali Province Minister of Internal Affairs and Law Him Bahadur Shahi has died while undergoing treatment at Karnali Province Hospital in Surkhet. A veteran Congress leader from Dailekh, he was known for his role in the pro-democracy movement and long political career.
Key Points
- Former Karnali Province Minister of Internal Affairs and Law Him Bahadur Shahi died on Wednesday evening at Karnali Province Hospital.
- Shahi was a veteran Congress leader from Dailekh and played a leading role in the campaign for multi-party democracy against the Panchayat system.
- He was arrested multiple times during the democratic movement and spent 51 days in custody during the 2046 People's Movement.
- He later served as a member of the Karnali Provincial Assembly, provincial minister, and Chief Whip of the Congress Parliamentary Party.
