Ghanendra Basnet, Communist Leader and Former MP, Passes Away
Summary
Ghanendra Basnet, a veteran communist leader and former MP, has died while undergoing cancer treatment at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital. The article recalls his role in the Jhapa movement, his long imprisonment under the Panchayat regime, and his lifelong advocacy for socialism.
Key Points
- Ghanendra Basnet died on Wednesday evening while receiving treatment for cancer at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital.
- He was a key figure in the Jhapa movement and spent about 17 years in prison, including long stretches in solitary confinement, under the Panchayat regime.
- The article highlights his unwavering support for socialism and his criticism of communist leaders who drifted from the movement’s original goals.
- His published reflections argue that Nepal must continue building a socialist revolution through scientific Marxist-Leninist analysis.
