Gopal Rai (Nepalese politician)
Gopal Rai (Nepali: गोपाल राई ) was a political leader of the Nepali Congress. He was state minister for Forest and Soil Conservation of Nepal. He became active in politics while studying bachelor's degree in Tri Chandra College against Panchayat System. He was captured while planning to attack by force in Okhaldhunga. His many friends were killed and he was put in jail.
Gopal Rai | |
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गोपाल राई | |
 Gopal Rai during his early political journey | |
| Minister of State for Forest and Soil Conservation | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1957 Okhaldhunga |
| Died | 23 September 2006 Ghunsa, Taplejung |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Political party | Nepali Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Mina Rai |
| Children | 5 (1 son and 4 daughters) |
| Residence | Kathmandu |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts |
Early life
Gopal Rai was born and raised in Okhaldhunga.[1]
Death
He died in a MI-17 chopper accident at Ghunsa, Taplejung in Nepal during World Wide Fund for Nature program with other 23 passengers including his wife Mina Rai on 23 September 2006.[2]
References
- "Minister Gopal Rai, Mina Rai". Nepali Times. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
- "WWF - Tragic Helicopter Crash in Nepal - continual updates". Wwfnepal.org. 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
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