Ilam plunges in sorrow with Nemwang's demise

Fikkal (Ilam), Sept 12: Ilam has plunged into sorrow after the untimely passing away of federal parliamentarian of Ilam constituency-2, Subas Chandra Nemwang.    

He had regularly been a parliament member by continuously winning the parliamentary elections from Ilam since 2056 BS.    

Lately, he was the deputy parliamentary leader of the CPN-UML. Nemwang, who was the facilitator of consensus, collaboration and unity in national politics had established his image as an honest leader. He was the 'political centre' for the district people.    

Nemwang who was born in Suntalabar near Ilam Bazaar joined communist politics in 2029 BS when he was a student in Ilam Campus. While advocating for political change in the country, he was imprisoned in 2033 BS on a treason case.    

Nemwang had served the country as a member of the National Assembly in 2048 and 2052 BS. He was the Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under the Manmohan Adhikari-led communist government.   

 
He also served as the President of the Public Accounts Committee in 2056 BS.    

Later, he served as the Speaker of the reinstated parliament with the success of the People's Movement of 2062-63.  

  
After winning the election from Ilam in 2064 and 2070 BS, he became the Chairperson of the epochal Constituent Assembly. He had played a coordinating role in promulgating the Nepal Constitution from the Constituent Assembly.    

He had served the country as a Speaker four times and was always picked to the post on consensus. 

   
The district-based political leaders, social activists and students are pouring their sorrows expression through different media after knowing the demise of their leader.    
Most of them said Nembang's demise was an irreparable loss to the country.   

 
Parliamentarian from Ilam constituency-1, Mahesh Basnet said the political centre of Ilam collapsed with his demise. His contributions to the country and the people were unparalleled, Basnet said, and the entire country has plunged into sorrow with his passing away.    

Nepali Congress Ilam district President Dambar Khadka said Nemwang will be ever-remembered for his contributions to the country. It may be noted that Nemwang had defeated Khadka in the last parliamentary elections by a margin of votes.    

"Nemwang had substantial contributions to the development of Ilam", Khadka said, adding, "He left the world being popular among all sections from children to senior citizens". RSS