Prez Bhandari, PM Deuba observe Bhai Tika

KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari today offered Bhaitika to her younger brother Degendra Pandey at President's Office, Shital Niwas, at the auspicious time for Bhaitika this year.

After the Bhaitika, the Head-of-State extended blessings to her brother, and offered sweets, fruits and walnuts. In return, President Bhandari received blessings and gifts from brother Pandey.

Likewise, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba also received Bhaitika from his younger sister Durga Devi Chand at 11:51 am today.

बहिनी दुर्गादेवी चन्दको हातबाट टिका ग्रहण

गर्दै । pic.twitter.com/SRtXhqbl2y

— Sher Bahadur Deuba (@DeubaSherbdr) October 21, 2017

The Bhaitika was celebrated at the PM's official residence in Baluwatar.

After the Bhaitika, PM Deuba received blessings and sweets and fruits from his sister Chand.

Meanwhile, talking to media-persons, the PM extended wishes to all Nepalis for their happiness, peace, and prosperity.