NC wishes speedy recovery of leader Shahi, condemns attack on people's representative in Morang

Kathmandu - The Nepali Congress (NC) has wished party central member and State Assembly (SA) member Jivan Bahadur Shahi a quick recovery from COVID-19 .

The main opposition leader in the Karnali SA who was tested positive for the coronavirus few days back is being treated in home isolation, according to NC central office chief secretary Krishna Prasad Poudel.

Meanwhile, the party has condemned the physical assault on Kerabari rural municipality's chair in Morang, Rohit Bahadur Karki.

Local Kishore Singh Thakuri is alleged of attacking the people's representative elected from the NC with a Khukuri, leaving him seriously injured. According to the party, Karki has suffered cuts to his nape and hand.

He is being treated at the Biratnagar-based Nobel Hospital. The party has, through a press note today, demanded stern action against the accused, wishing for speedy recovery of the injured.