Senior leader of Nepali Congress and president of Prajatantrik Senani Sangh Cheej Kumar Shrestha has died at the age of 84, Saturday.

Shrestha, who was suffering from cancer since a long time, died at his residence, Bharatpur at about 4 am, today.

Shrestha, who started his political career from his birthplace in Bandipur, Tanahun, was active during the agitation against Rana Oligarchy before 1951.

Shrestha's body will be kept at NC district office Chitwan for last tribute and taken to Devghat for cremation Saturday afternoon.

NC acting president Sushil Koirala has left for Chitwan to participate in Shrestha's final rites. nepalnews.com

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