A democratic fighter Hari Prasad Neupane passed away in the Capital on Sunday. He was 87.

An active leader of the Nepali Congress (NC) since 2007 B.S., Neupane had led Tanahun district in various democratic movements.

He is a permanent resident of Byas Municipality in Tanahun district.

Meanwhile, NC has expressed condolence over the demise of Neupane. Issuing a condolence message today, NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba said Neupane's passing has caused an irreparable loss to the party.

Neupane's body was cremated at Pashupati Aryaghat today. People from various walks of life including NC leader Ram Chandra Poudel, lawmakers and leaders and cadres of various political parties paid their last respects to Neupane. RSS