Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed shock and sadness over the death of veteran musician and composer of national anthem Amber Gurung. 

“Late Gurung who immensely contributed to Nepali music throughout his life would always shine as a never-fading star in the sky of Nepali music,” read a statement issued by PM Oli.

He said Nepal and Nepali people will always be indebted to Gurung for his enormous contribution. 

“I was stunned by the demise of musician Gurung, a shining star of Nepali music who composed Nepal’s national anthem,” said PM’s statement.  PM Oli has expressed his condolences to the bereaved family of Gurung. 

The height of Gurung’s patriotism that began from the composition of ‘Naulakhe Tara Udaya’ reached its pinnacle after he composed the national anthem, read the statement. 

Also, former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba expressed grief on the demise of Gurung and sympathised the bereaved family.

Gurung, 79,  passed away during treatment at Dhapasi-based Grande International Hospital in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. 

He suffered from high blood pressure, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.