Date: April 1, 2026 

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the father of Dilliraj Rawat, President of the FNJ Salyan Branch. His respected father, 68-year-old Man Bahadur Rawat, passed away on March 27, 2026 (Chaitra 13, 2082) while undergoing treatment at the Sushil Koirala Prakhar Cancer Hospital in Nepalgunj. 

The Federation offers its heartfelt tributes to the late father and prays for the eternal peace of his departed soul. Furthermore, in this hour of grief, we express our deepest condolences to Dilliraj Rawat and the entire bereaved family, praying for them to have the strength to endure this profound loss.

Ram Prasad Dahal

General Secretary