Kathmandu, Jan. 25:President of Nepali Congress Girija Prasad Koirala has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Kiran Gautam, Gorkhapatra Corporation’s senior administrator Sunday night.

In a press release issued yesterday, the NC president has hailed late Gautam’s role during the days of struggle for democracy.

I am deeply shocked to learn about Gautam’s death, said Korala in the press release, The NC president has condoled the bereaved family.

Likewise, Communications Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has expressed condolence over the demise of Gautam.

“I am deeply shocked to learn about his death,” Khadka said in a statement. “His contributions to the Corporation will always be remembered.”

Gautam, who had liver problems, passed away at Manipal Hospital in Banglore, India while undergoing treatment. He was 45.

Likewise, State Minister for Communications Govinda Bahadur Shaha has expressed deep sorrow over Gautam’s death and condoled the bereaved family.

Meanwhile, a condolence meeting was organised here at the Gorkhapatra Corporation to pay tributes to late Gautam.

Paying tributes to late Gautam, Executive Chairman of GC Mathbar Singh Basnet said that late Gautam was a dutiful and dedicated employee of GC.

On the occasion, general manager Benu Prasad Prasai, Chief editor of Gorkhapatra Rajendra Sharma, TRN’s chief editor Gyan Rai and GS Employee’s Union 2052 general secretary Bikram Babu Rai threw light on late Gautam’s personality.