According to UML leader Gautam´s aide, Gautam´s mother Padma Devi passed away at her own residence at Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, at 6:45 pm on Saturday.
She was 82.
UML leader Bhattarai bereaved of his mother
Following Nepal’s statement, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Nepal’s position was not based on historical facts and evidence.