Kathmandu, June 3: Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said King Birendra contributed immensely to restoration of multi-party democracy. ” The highly tragic and painful death of beloved Their Majesties who contributed immensely to the restoration and development of constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy will continue to shock the Nepali people for a long time to come.

” I appeal to all the Nepalese brothers and sisters within and outside the country to gather courage to face the situation and to exercise perseverance in times of the national mourning,” Koirala said
in a message to the nation. People Sunday were queuing at the gate of the Royal Palace where a
condolence book has been kept for signature until May 10. The ruling Nepali Congress has called an emergency meeting of the party’s central committee Monday.

Male officials have been asked to shave their heads as a mark of respect for the King and Queen.
Even youth were walking the streets with shaven heads. ” We will never get a King like him,” said Dipak Adhikari,23.