Four former prime ministers, ex-president honor late communist leader Madan Bhandari
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- Four former prime ministers and former President Bidya Devi Bhandari attended an event in Kathmandu marking the 75th birth anniversary of late communist leader Madan Bhandari.
- The Madan Bhandari Foundation organized a symposium on Nepal's communist movement and presented the Madan Bhandari National Award.
- Author Ramesh Ruchhen Rai received the award, which includes a cash prize of Rs200,000, for his book on Madan Bhandari's life and contributions.
Former prime ministers K.P. Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Madhav Kumar Nepal, and Jhala Nath Khanal shared the stage with former President Bidya Devi Bhandari in Kathmandu on Sunday. They gathered to commemorate the 75th birth anniversary of the late communist leader Madan Bhandari.
The event, hosted by the Madan Bhandari Foundation at the City Hall, featured a symposium titled “Nepal’s Communist Movement and People’s Leader Madan Bhandari.” It also included the presentation of the Madan Bhandari National Award.
Bhandari, who chairs the foundation, presented the national award to author Ramesh Ruchhen Rai. Rai was recognized for his book detailing Madan Bhandari’s life and contributions. The award comes with a cash prize of Rs200,000.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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