KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has reminded that the former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, PL Singh, was an untiring democratic icon of Nepal.
During a condolence gathering organized by the Nepali Congress District Working Committee, Kathmandu on the 13th day of Singh's passing away today, NC President Deuba viewed the late Singh was ahead among the contemporary leaders in terms of public relations and popularity. "Dedicated to democratic ideals and practices, the late Singh not only served the Ganesh Man Singh's family but the entire Kathmandu people," Deuba added.
The NC President called on party leaders and cadres to work devotedly and honestly, following the path of the departed Singh.
On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, said democratic ideals were key political values of the late PL Singh.
Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, said the politics of devotion for democratic cause is worth imitating from the late Singh.
Former General Secretary of NC, Krishna Prasad Sitauala, also recollected that the late PL Singh was on the front of struggles for people's rights.
Other Nepali Congress leaders to remember the departed leader were Rajendra KC, Sabuj Krishna Baniya, Bhinsen Das Pradhan, Gokarna KC, and Jivan Dangol. They viewed expansion of party organization was the late Sing's skill and strength.
Kathmandu municipality was declared the Metropolitan city on December 15, 1995 under the leadership of Singh.
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