Former Minister Fateh Singh Tharu Dies at 87 in Nepalgunj

Banke. Former minister and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader Fateh Singh Tharu has passed away at the age of 87 in Nepalgunj.

Tharu, who was undergoing treatment at Western Hospital after experiencing heart problems, died today due to a heart attack, informed RPP Joint General Secretary Rishiraj Devkota. According to Devkota, the funeral of leader Tharu's mortal remains is scheduled to be held on Friday at Sidhniaghat on the Rapti River.

Born in 1996 BS in Thapuwa village of Banke (now Baijanath Rural Municipality), Tharu had a long and impactful political journey. According to RPP leader Tej Bikram Shah, Tharu was elected as a National Panchayat member in 2038 and 2043 BS.

Even after the establishment of the multi-party system, he was elected as a Member of Parliament from Banke Constituency No.-3 in the 2051 BS elections. In his political career, Tharu had the opportunity to become a minister seven times, holding responsibilities in various ministries including education, communication, agriculture, defense, industry, and commerce.

Leader Tharu began his political journey in 2023 BS by becoming the chief of Hasnapur Village Panchayat in Banke. He also served as the chairman of the Banke District Panchayat three times. The late Tharu is survived by two wives and four children.