Former Minister of State Govinda Nath Upreti passed away at the age of 82 on Monday. 

He died at his residence in Bhumlu Rural Municipality–8, Kavrepalanchowk this morning.

Upreti had long been suffering from respiratory-related complications. 

His spouse had passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic, and since then his nephew had been taking care of him. 

According to Ward Chair Motilal Tamang, Upreti, who was involved actively in the leftist movement for many years, was popularly known as the “Red Tiger” in the central-eastern region of Nepal. 

He breathed his last at 3:00 am.

Upreti had served as the Minister of State for Labour and is largely credited with development works in his area, particularly in the eastern Koshi region. 

His final rites are scheduled to be performed at Dolalghat this afternoon.