Damak (Jhapa), July 28 : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed sorrow over the demise of folk singer Laxmi Prasad Joshi (LP).
Taking to social media today, Prime
Minister Oli expressed high respect and heartfelt tribute to Joshi. The popular
folk singer Joshi died on Friday and his last rites are to be performed
today.
PM Oli mentioned that Joshi is a respected musician and singer. PM Oli writes on his Facebook page, "We
both are from Damak. So he was my close friend, brother and all."
Meanwhile, Damak municipality
announced a half-day holiday to mourn the death of Joshi today. Issuing a notice
today, Chief Administrative Officer Ganesh Raj Karki, said half-day holiday has
been given at the Damak municipality, Office of the Municipal Executive, all
wards of the municipality, and educational institutions operated at Damak
municipality (except Damak Hospital) after 1:00 pm.
Joshi's contribution to the entire
nation not only in Damak through songs, music, literature, sports, and art would
always be remembered, reads the condolence message.
Joshi of Damak-1 died on Thursday
at the age of 88. His last rites would be performed at Kankai river bank this
afternoon, according to the family source.
'Riting Riting Nabajau Biyano',
'Ollo Kholo, Pallao Khola, Kamila Ko Golo Bhanera Hau Ranajyu' are his hit
songs. He was honored with different national and international awards. (RSS)