Krishna-Bhattarai-Obituary

Krishna Prasad Bhattarai

Obituary

KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal's former Prime Minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, who led a popular movement to restore multiparty democracy in 1990, has died at age 87.

Bhattarai's physician, Dr. Bharat Rawat, told reporters that he died in the capital, Katmandu, at midnight Friday due to multiple organ failure. He had suffered mainly from kidney problems.

Bhattarai was admitted to a hospital in Katmandu last month with multiple health complaints.

He served as prime minister of the Himalayan nation twice — first in 1990 and again in 1999.

After multiparty democracy was restored in 1990, Bhattarai was appointed prime minister of an interim government comprising representatives from his Nepali Congress party and several communist parties.

During his nine months in power, he conducted Nepal's first free elections in 30 years and enforced a new constitution that guaranteed democratic rights in the country.

In 1999, he again became prime minister after the Nepali Congress party won elections. However, feuds in the faction-ridden party forced him to step down after nine months in power.

As prime minister, Bhattarai made official visits to India, Japan and the United Kingdom, and led the Nepalese delegation to the meeting of the South Asian Regional Cooperation in 1991 in the Maldives.

His strict anti-corruption drive gave him the image of a clean politician. His anti-nepotism stand also helped him gain popularity among the public.

Bhattarai spent nearly 14 years in prison for opposing the autocratic system imposed in the country in 1960.

The government has declared a period of national mourning. Bhattarai's body will be cremated Sunday in Katmandu.


Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press

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bless him .....

Know that he inspired a young boy, a world away from his home, with his graceful touch and kind parting words, "Try not to be a great man, but be sure to be a good one". His legacy lives within me. Thank-you.

B.Beauchamp (Canada)

please may the God of all comfort, comfort your family in this your grief,may the God of tender mercies shine upon your family and hear your cry. 2 cor 1:3-4.may these words help you in this time of grief.

To the Bhattarai Family and Friends,

Deeply sorry for the lost of your loved one. Find comfort from his memories, and the thought found at 2Corth.1:3-4-"... the one(God) who comforts us in all our tribulations..."

Cling to the many wonderful memories he must have shared through the years.

The Grant Family

To family of Krishina I am so sorry for your lost. Let me share a scripture with you at james 4:8 were it says Draw close to god and he will draw close to you. I will be keeping the family in my heart and prayers.

may the God of all comfort be with you 2 Cor.1:3,4

To The Family of Mr Krishna Prasad Bhattarai,We are sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.Please remember that the God of comfort can give your family the peace and comfort that you need at this time.This scripture has brought our family the needed strenght to endure. Php.4:7 Atlanta,Ga.

The precious memories of KRISHNA PRASAD BHATTARAI will bring you comfort. However, even in the face of calamity you can have hope. God will comfort and bless you at this critical time. Do not let your heaets be troubled. (John 14:27). Complete reliance on "the God of all comfort" will help to endure his bereavement (2Cor.1:3,4).