KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party founding member and former minister Ramkrishna Acharya passed away at his Maharajgunj-based private residence this morning. He was 80. Acharya was being treated for lung cancer for long. Acharya had long been active in politics as the people's representative from Rasuwa district. He had served as the Minister for Local Development and for the Ministry of Science and Technology. His mortal remains will be kept in the party central office Dhumrabarahi from 2:00-3:00 pm for final tribute, according to party joint general secretary Rajaram Bartaula. He is survived by his two spouses, two daughters and two sons. His last rites will be performed at the Pashupati Aryaghat, according to the family sources. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and RPP Chair Kamal Thapa visited the Achraya's residence to extend his last tribute to the party founding member and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.