Veteran UML Leader Mangal Prasad Gupta Dies at 80 in Delhi After Heart Attack

Former lawmaker and CPN (UML) leader Mangal Prasad Gupta has died while undergoing treatment at Medanta Hospital in Delhi, India. He was 80, and reports say he suffered a heart attack before his death.

Gupta was elected from Kapilvastu Constituency No. 3 in 2022 and had long been regarded as a veteran political figure in Nepal. In his home district, he was widely known by the affectionate nickname 'Mangal Chacha', reflecting his local influence and familiar public presence.

According to the reported arrangements, Gupta's body is expected to be brought to Krishnanagar on Tuesday, with the final rites scheduled for Wednesday. The planned return highlights the significance of his standing in the community, where his passing is expected to draw political leaders, supporters, and residents alike.

A familiar face in Kapilvastu politics

Gupta's death marks the loss of a long-serving political personality who remained connected to his constituency and party base even in his later years. His election in 2022 underscored his continued relevance in local politics, where veteran leaders often carry both institutional memory and deep grassroots recognition.

News of his death has been met with attention across Nepali political circles, particularly because of his age, his role within the UML, and his reputation as a respected elder figure. For many in Kapilvastu, the name Mangal Prasad Gupta was tied not only to politics but also to a personal relationship with the public.

What happens next

The return of his body to Krishnanagar and the scheduled Wednesday rites will likely serve as a final public farewell for a leader who spent decades in public life. His passing closes a chapter for both the party and the district he represented.