गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Republic Nepal’s first Head of the State Girija Prasad’s statue unveiled Politics Republic Nepal’s first Head of the State Girija Prasad’s statue unveiled KathmanduPati March 20, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – First Head of the State of Republic Nepal and former President of the Nepali Congress (NC), Girija Prasad Koirala’s statue was unveiled amidst a programme in Jhpaa today. This is so far the first-ever statue of former Prime Minister Koirala. In commemoration of 10th death anniversary of veteran democratic leader Koirala, NC Regional Committee erected the statue at its office at Mechinagar municipality-10, Dhulabari. NC Spokesperson and central member Biswo Prakash Sharma unveiled the statue. The half body size statue of the late Koirala was designed and mported from Jayapur of India at the cost of Rs 120,000, shared NC Jhapa Constituency-1 President Mani Uprety. He said that the statue of towering figure of Nepali politics Koirala was erected soas to enliven his contributions. Party cadres had raised fund required for the installation of the statue, said the party sources. Write your comments RELATED NEWS PM Oli extends Teej festival best wishes Festivals are our identity, our pride, says NC President Deuba CPN (UML)-NC alliance to end national crisis: Shankar Pokhrel Active participation of all to end human trafficking must: PM… Home Minister Lekhak urges not to doubt between NC-UML agreement Prime Minister Oli insists on collective efforts to promote universal… Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Public Relations for a Soldier