INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli sent messages of condolence to the people of India on the demise
of former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee.
President Bhandari issued a statement extending her condolences to the people of India, the
government and the bereaved family on behalf of Nepali people and the government.
Likewise, PM Oli also expressed sadness on passing away
of the former Indian president.
In his demise, Nepal has lost a great friend
We remember his contributions in strengthening Nepal-India relations in different capacities of his public life, PM Olis message on Twitter
read.
I am deeply saddened by the news of passing away of former President of India H.E
Heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India as well as the bereaved family members
pic.twitter.com/YGZEFpWc7F
mdash; K P Sharma Oli (@kpsharmaoli) August 31, 2020
Mukherjee, who had suffered a fall and was operated for
a blood clot removal in his brain on August 10, was diagnosed with Covid-19 prior to the surgery
He was 84.
Mukherjee served as the 13th president of India from 2012 to 2017.
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