PM Narendra Modi today condoled the death of former Nepal prime minister Sushil Koirala.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the death of former Nepal prime minister Sushil Koirala, saying "India lost a valued friend".
"Sushil Koirala ji's simplicity holds lessons for all of us. My condolences to the Koirala family and people of Nepal in this hour of grief," PM Modi said in a tweet.
Mr Koirala, who was also the president of the Nepali Congress, died early today at his Kathmandu residence. He was 79.
"In Sushil Koirala ji, (Nepali Congress) NC has lost a big leader who served Nepal for decades and India lost a valued friend. Pained by his demise. RIP," the prime minister added.