In Nepal, Sita Dahal spouse of and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', has passed away today. She was 69. She died at 8.33 am while under treatment at the Norvic International Hospital at Thapathali, Kathmandu. Suffering from Parkinson's, Sita Dahal was ill for a long time.

She was admitted to Norvic Hospital after she developed complications in her health. Sita Dahal was the advisor of the Maoist Centre. Dahal's mortal remains were kept at the party office for paying last respects and being cremated at the Pashupati Aryaghat crematorium at 2.00 pm. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has expressed his grief and tweeted that he is extremely saddened to learn about the demise of Sita Dahal. He expressed his sincere condolences to PM Prachanda and prays that the departed soul finds eternal peace.