Koirala expresses grief over demise of Chandra Shekhar

Kathmandu, July 9 (UNI) Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala today said he was deeply saddened by the passing away of Chandra Shekhar, former Prime Minister of India, and extended heartfelt condolences to Dr Manmohan Singh.

In a message of condolences sent to Prime Minister Singh, Mr Koirala said India has lost a prominent political leader, who devoted his career to uplift the common masses and for the overall progress of the nation.

He said Nepal has also lost a true and sincere friend, who had a deep sense of affection for Nepal and consistently lent his support for the aspirations of the Nepalese people.

Meanwhile, Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Ram Chandra Poudel left for New Delhi today to extend condolences on behalf the government on the demise of the former Prime Minister and socialist leader.

Central members of the Nepali Congress Shailaja Acharya, Chakra Prasad Banstola and Dr Shekhar Koirala also left for New Delhi to take part in the funeral of late Chandrashekhar on behalf the Nepali Congress.

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