Ujwal Thapa, the founding chairman of Bibeksheel Nepali and former coordinator of Bibeksheel Sajha Party, has died at the age of 44 due to an infection of Covid-19. He died at Medicity Hospital at 4:25 pm on Tuesday.
Thapa, who became seriously ill with Covid-19 infection, was initially admitted to Grandi Hospital. After his health did not improve, he was admitted to Medicity on 14 June and treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology.
According to the hospital, Thapa's PCR test on Monday had a negative result but his body parts were not working properly and his health condition could not change due to a complex infection.
“Despite the best efforts of the doctors and the best wishes of all, his condition has not improved," said a statement issued by Medicity Hospital.
Advocating alternative politics in Nepal, Thapa is an information technology entrepreneur by profession. Bikeksheel Nepali, which started as a campaign under his leadership, was registered with the Election Commission and participated in the election.
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