KATHMANDU: Dr Vijay Poudel, a leader of the Nepal Communist Party (United), died on Monday while being taken to hospital after he suddenly felt unwell at his residence in Naikap.
According to Damodar Aryal, spokesperson for the NCP United, doctors said Poudel had suffered a heart attack.
Aryal said Poudel was taken to Nepal Burn Hospital, operated by PHECT Nepal, after he became unwell at home. Doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Poudel was the son of veteran communist leader Modanath Prashrit. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
He was also the owner of Janata Television.