Congress mourns death of Amod Prasad Upadhyay
Summary
Senior Nepali Congress leader Amod Prasad Upadhyay, known for his lifelong fight for democracy, passed away at the age of 91. The party is observing three days of mourning and will hold a memorial in Morang.
Key Points
- Amod Prasad Upadhyay, former minister and senior Nepali Congress leader, died at age 91 while undergoing cancer treatment.
- He was a member of the National Assembly, House of Representatives, and Constituent Assembly.
- Upadhyay served as minister for education and sports in 1999 and chaired the party’s central disciplinary committee in 2012.
- Nepali Congress has declared a three-day mourning period, with flags at half-mast and closure of all party offices on December 16.
