Karan Khadka, an old Deuda player (Deudia) of Bajhang has passed away. Khadka, a resident of Jaya Prithvi Municipality-1, passed away at the age of 89.

He was taken to Dhangadhi for treatment after high blood pressure since June 26. Family sources said that he died during treatment on Friday night. Khadka Bajhang, who has a unique grasp of question-answer style in live Deuda, is famous throughout the district. Khadka Deuda was one of the most sought after local fairs, festivals, competitions and cultural events. Not only in Bajhang but also in the neighboring districts of Bajura, Doti, Achham, Kailali and Kanchanpur, Khadka has received various honors and awards. 

in an interesting and satirical way  Adding pieces, Deuda used to make Khappis Khadka spellbound the audience to answer questions. Even in his old age, he was an active participant in most of the Deuda programs organized in the district.

Pokht Khadka was elected as the Vice President of the then Kailash Village Panchayat in the year 2043 for answering questions with political and social awareness. Lately, he was completely separated from politics and dedicated to Deuda.

Khadka's death has left a strong representative of the original culture and oral tradition, the residents of the district are expressing their condolences on social media. Constituent Assembly member Afilal Okheda has written a tribute to Deuda Tukka and said - 'Hausiya was made to laugh, Dukhaari Ruwayou, Deuda's Jorgena, Deuda's Jorgena, Hahaiyou in the society .'