Nepal’s Prime Minister in Mourning as Wife is Cremated in Solemn Rites
Nepal’s Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, is observing a period of mourning following the passing of his wife, Sita Dahal.
Mrs. Dahal, who had been receiving medical treatment for a prolonged illness, was cremated on Saturday at the Aryaghat cremation site along the banks of the holy Bagmati River in Kathmandu. The funeral rites were conducted in accordance with traditional Hindu rituals, attended by close family members, senior government officials, and dignitaries.
The Prime Minister’s office confirmed the news and requested privacy for the grieving family during this difficult time. The ceremony was marked by its solemnity, reflecting the deep personal loss for the Prime Minister and his family.
Leaders from across the political spectrum and international community have begun to extend their condolences, expressing solidarity with the head of government in his time of sorrow.
