Nepal Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Mountaineers Who Lost Their Lives on Broad Peak
Nepal’s Prime Minister has paid heartfelt tribute to the Nepali mountaineers who lost their lives during an expedition on Broad Peak (8,051 metres), the world’s 12th-highest mountain located in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range, describing their legacy as one of extraordinary courage, sacrifice and dedication.
In a condolence message issued on Saturday, the Prime Minister said mountaineering is far more than the pursuit of a summit, calling it “the highest expression of courage, discipline, sacrifice and the determination to challenge the limits of human endurance.”
The tribute came following the deaths of renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja (Nims Dai) and fellow Nepali mountaineers Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), Nima Sherpa, Kili Pemba Sherpa (Kilu), Gyalu Sherpa, and Nawang Thindu Sherpa during the Broad Peak expedition. The Prime Minister also extended condolences to the families of the foreign climbers who died in the tragedy.
“The mountains grant many climbers the honour of reaching the summit, but at times they also embrace them forever,” the Prime Minister said. “Although their physical journey has come to an end, their courage, dedication and contribution to mountaineering will continue to inspire generations.”
The Prime Minister noted that the loss has deeply saddened not only Nepal but also the global mountaineering community. He praised the deceased climbers for representing Nepal with distinction in some of the world’s most challenging high-altitude environments and for helping strengthen the country’s international reputation as the home of elite mountaineers.
Nepal is globally recognised for its highly skilled climbing guides, Sherpas and expedition leaders, who have played a critical role in successful ascents of the world’s highest peaks for decades. The Prime Minister said their professionalism, resilience and commitment have made an invaluable contribution to international mountaineering.
Among those mourned is Nirmal Purja, one of the world’s most accomplished high-altitude climbers. Purja earned global recognition after setting multiple speed records on the world’s 8,000-metre peaks and was widely regarded as an ambassador for Nepali mountaineering on the international stage.
The Prime Minister expressed profound sympathy to the bereaved families, relatives, friends and colleagues of all those who lost their lives, saying the nation stands with them during this time of grief.
He concluded by stating that while the mountaineers’ lives ended in the mountains they loved, their legacy of courage, selflessness and perseverance would remain an enduring source of inspiration for future generations of climbers and for people around the world.
Source: PM Nepal – Social Media
