other Communists, such as Prachanda. Pushpa Lal was married to Sahana Pradhan (1927–2014), who became leader of the party from 1986. Pushpalal Memorial College Pushpalal memorial college is a private college in Kathmandu valley. It was founded by the late Pushpalal Shrestha. Beginning with academic year 1973 – 1974, it hosted a science faculty along with programs on humanities, education and management. Death Shrestha died on 22 July 1978 in New Delhi, India. References 1924 births 1978 deaths Communist Party of Nepal (original) politicians Communist Party of Nepal (Pushpa Lal) politicians People from Ramechhap District