NC President Deuba aggrieved over Dhungana's demise

Kathmandu, Nov 17: Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed deep grief over the demise of former Speaker, Daman Nath Dhungana.     

"I'm aggrieved over the demise of my longtime friend- since student life- and former Speaker Dhungana. Late Dhungana had played a significant role on democracy, human rights and justice in Nepal," he said, extending tribute to the late one and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.     

Dhungana, 83, died while receiving treatment at the Frontline Hospital, Kathmandu.     

President Deuba reminded Dhungana's contribution to human rights and democratic system is unforgettable. "The passing away of Dhungana is a loss of a senior legal expert, human rights activist, and honest and devoted politician," he stressed.     

Dhungana had a significant role on restoration of democracy and establishment of federal republic in Nepal. He was the Speaker of the House Representatives from 2048 to 2051Bs after being elected as a Nepali Congress candidate from Kathmandu constituency-2 in the 2048 general election.     

Dhungana is best remembered for his active mediation of peace with the negotiation between then armed rebel, CPN Maoist, and the government, which finally ushered the country into peace process in 2063BS.(RSS)