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 Prachanda Says -Oli playing the “China card” KAHS shall be run more effectively: PM Oli 15-member UML delegation off to China Constitution revision likely before upcoming general election: Shankar Pokharel Gandaki PA member Deepak Manange arrested PM Oli addresses BPKIHS convocation, commits to distribute sickle cell… 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 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA5 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 After four months of standoff, Oli holds phone conversation with Modi Bharat Raj Paudyal becomes new Foreign Secretary President urges all to follow public health protocols Republic Nepal’s first Head of the State Girija Prasad’s statue unveiled Kakadbhitta and Bhadrapur border seals Chitwan reports 243 dengue, 286 scrub typhus infection cases Nepal also refutes allegations of Chinese constructions in Nepali territory Makawanpur to enforce prohibitory order from Sunday