The US Embassy in Nepal has expressed its condolences to the Nepali people and to Bhattarai´s family. In a statement issued Sunday, the embassy said, "the passing of one of Nepal´s premier statesmen is a loss not only for the country he so faithfully served, but also for all democrats everywhere."[break]
"His example serves as a reminder of what can be achieved when one puts country before self," the statement read.
Similarly Indian Minister for External Affairs S M Krishna in a message to Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala has said: "I am shocked and deeply grieved to learn of the sad demise of the towering leader of Nepali Congress and former Prime Minister Shri Krishna Prasad Bhattarai. Kishunji´s role in institutionalizing democracy will be remembered with gratitude by the people of Nepal."
Similarly, the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu condoling Bhattarai´s death, has said, "Mr Bhattarai made a historic contribution to the various democratic movements of Nepal. His demise is a great loss for the nation."
Meanwhile, national spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tarun Vijay has expressed deep condolences over the demise of former Prime Minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai.
Issuing a press release on Sunday, Vijay said Bhattarai was a great icon of Nepal´s democratic movement.
The statement stated that Bhattarai authored a new chapter of India-Nepal relations rooted in civilization contours.
Likewise, Indian socialist leader Sudhindra Bhadauriya has sent his condolence message to Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala.
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