CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s son Prakash Dahal passed away on Sunday. The hospital is preparing to hold a press conference to make an official announcement.

According to sources, Prakash, the only son of CPN (MC) Chairman Dahal, was admitted to Thapathali-based Norvic Hospital at 4 am this morning after suffering a massive heart attack.

CPN (MC) spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, who is at the hospital, said that the hospital will make an official announcement as soon as CPN (MC) Chairman Dahal arrives.

Meanwhile, CPN (MC) Chairman Dahal is flying from Birtamod, Jhapa to Kathmandu in a helicopter. Dahal was scheduled to address an election meet of the left alliance being held at Biratchok, Morang today.

Likewise, Prakash's sister and Bharatpur mayor Renu Dahal and CPN (MC) leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha are also coming to Kathmandu following the tragedy.

Prakash was working at the secretariat of CPN (MC) Chairman. He is survived by two wives and two children.

Meanwhile, leaders of various political parties have offered condolences to the bereaved family members.