KATHMANDU, Oct. 1 -- Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun has wished for speedy recovery of centenarian culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi.

Vice President Pun reached Gwarko-based KIST Teaching Hospital, where Joshi is availing treatment. He wished him a speedy recovery. Pun also took stock of Joshi's health condition.

The team of doctors attending to Joshi briefed Pun that there was a notable improvement in Joshi's health condition to which Pun expressed his happiness. "He is the father figure to the country," he said. "The improvement in his health has delighted me."

Joshi is currently undergoing treatment of dengue infection and other health issues at the KIST Teaching Hospital.

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