Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the nation will always remember the sacrifice and valour of Bipin Joshi.
In her message of condolence on October 15, the Prime Minister stated, “He is no longer with us. But the accounts shared by his colleagues about the extraordinary courage, valour, and selfless sacrifice he demonstrated just before being taken hostage will forever inspire deep gratitude in our hearts.”
“This act of bravery is the greatest legacy of his life—one that will eternally keep him as a symbol of pride for our nation,” she added, paying tribute to Joshi, who was taken hostage by Hamas, a Palestinian group, during their attack in Gaza, Israel, on October 7, 2023.
Joshi was among the Nepali students who had gone to Israel under the Learning and Earning Programme. The news of his death during captivity, received in Nepal on Monday, has deeply shocked the nation.
Expressing her grief, Prime Minister Karki said she was profoundly saddened to learn of the death of Nepali student Bipin Joshi, despite two years of hope and collective prayers for his safe return.
“This heart-wrenching news has brought immense sorrow to all of us. In this hour of profound grief, I extend my heartfelt tributes to him and offer my deepest condolences to his bereaved family and loved ones,” the Prime Minister said.
She further stated that Joshi was not just a student but also a representative of countless Nepali youths who travel abroad in pursuit of knowledge. “His life was marked by humility, kindness, dedication, and enthusiasm. We had all wished for his safe return to contribute to the development of Nepal.”
“The government and the people of Nepal were united in their prayers and efforts for the safe release of Nepal’s son, taken hostage amid an international conflict. The news of his passing has shattered the hopes and dreams we held for two long years,” the condolence message concluded.
