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Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli's Father, Mohan Prasad Oli, Passes Away at 97

Mohan Prasad Oli, the 97-year-old father of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gatthaghar. His health had deteriorated in recent days, leading to his hospitalization. The funeral rites were conducted at the Pashupati Aryaghat in Kathmandu, where KP Sharma Oli lit the pyre as the eldest son. Senior political figures from across Nepal's spectrum gathered to pay their final respects to the deceased.

Key Points: Nepal Ex-PM KP Oli's Father Mohan Prasad Oli Dies at 97

  • Mohan Prasad Oli was 97
  • Died at Korean Hospital in Gatthaghar
  • House was set on fire during 2024 protests
  • Cremated at Pashupati Aryaghat
  • Political leaders paid tributes
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Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's father passes away

Mohan Prasad Oli, father of former Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli, passes away at 97. Political leaders gather at Pashupati for final rites.

"He was taken to the hospital last night after experiencing health complications and passed away during treatment - UML Secretariat"

Kathmandu, March 13

The father of former Prime Minister and Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, Mohan Prasad Oli, passed away at the age of 97.

Padma Aryal, Secretary of the party, confirmed the news. Mohan Prasad Oli, who had been unwell for the past few days, died this morning while undergoing treatment at a Korean Hospital in Gatthaghar.

Mohan Prasad Oli had been living at his daughter's residence in Gatthaghar. He was taken to the hospital last night after experiencing health complications and passed away during treatment, according to the secretariat of UML Chairman K. P. Sharma Oli.

During the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, Mohan Prasad Oli's house in Jhapa was also set on fire. Since then, he had not returned to Jhapa, although he used to travel frequently between there and other places before the incident.

Later in the afternoon, CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli cremated his father at the Pashupati Aryaghat in Kathmandu. Chair Oli lit the funeral pyre of his father as the eldest son in the family, as per established rituals.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa, leader Arjun Narsingh KC, communist leader and former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha, former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha, UML vice-chairpersons Bishnu Prasad Paudel, Prithvi Subba Gurung and Gokarna Raj Bista, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, former Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel, CPN (ML) General Secretary CP Mainali, CPN (United) leader Ghanashyam Bhusal, and various UML leaders and cadres gathered at Pashupatinath to pay their final tributes to the late Oli.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane extended his heartfelt condolences to UML Chair Oli on the loss of his father. Lamichhane took to social media to say that he was deeply saddened by the demise of Oli's father. Extending heartfelt tribute to the departed soul, he also expressed sympathy to the bereaved family.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Very sad news. It's heartbreaking to read that his house was set on fire during the protests. Political differences should never lead to such violence against family and property. Condolences from India.
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Aman W
May his soul rest in peace. The article shows leaders from across the spectrum came to pay respects. This is how it should be—setting aside politics in moments of personal grief. Nepal and India share so many cultural rituals; the cremation at Pashupatinath is a sacred tradition.
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Sarah B
ॐ शान्ति। 97 years is a remarkable lifespan. My thoughts are with the Oli family. It's a reminder of the human side of political figures, who also experience the same personal losses as anyone else.
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Vikram M
Deepest sympathies. While I may not agree with all of KP Oli's political stances, especially regarding India-Nepal relations, this is a time for compassion. Losing a father is a universal pain. Hope he finds strength.
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Karthik V
Sad to hear. The detail about him not returning to Jhapa after the arson is particularly poignant. Politics can have such a harsh human cost. Wishing peace for the departed soul and fortitude for the family.

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