KATHMANDU
Former Speaker of Nepal’s House of Representatives, Daman Nath Dhungana, passed away today at the age of 83. According to Dhungana’s private secretary, Dr. Rudra Sharma, he died during treatment at Frontline Hospital in Baneshwor at 1:30 am.
Dhungana, a senior advocate, had been battling liver-related health issues for some time. He was elected to the House of Representatives from Kathmandu constituency-2 in the 1992 general elections, representing the Nepali Congress party.
Serving as Speaker from 1992 to 1994, Dhungana made significant contributions to Nepal’s democratic movement and was frequently jailed under the Panchayati system for his political activism. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two sons. His final rites will be held tomorrow, Monday.
