Double above-the-knee amputee Hari Budha Magar. (File Photo)
CPN (Maoist Center) has honored Everest climber Hari Budha Magar. The 43-year-old reached the top of the world's highest mountain on May 19, becoming the first double above-the-knee amputee to accomplish this feat.
Party Vice-Chair Krishna Bahadur Mahara, honored the climber, the ex-Gurkha army, amidst a program organized today at the party central office, Paris Danda.
It has been reported Budha Magar is preparing to launch a 'world peace campaign' and in support of this initiative, Mahara pledged full assistance on behalf of the party.