Prez, PM extend Vijaya Dashami greetings

KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has wished happiness, peace and prosperity to all the Nepali sisters and brothers within the country and abroad on the occasion of Bada Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath.

In a message on the occasion of the Vijaya Dashami today, President Bhandari has stated that our festivals, which symbolise the unity in diversity and the nation as the common garden of all castes and creeds, have made a significant contribution to uniting the geographical, religious, racial, cultural and linguistic diversity and maintaining social amity, national unity and the common Nepali identity.

"The unique customs and traditions of the people of different castes and ethnicities, communities, geographies and religious beliefs remain as the unparalleled treasures and cultural pillars of tolerance," the President said in her message.

The President has also wished that may the Vijaya Dashami festival become successful in strengthening the national unity and maintaining social harmony as well as brotherhood by opening the door to equal opportunity to all the Nepalis of different castes and ethnicities, races, speaking different languages and holding various religious beliefs.

The Head of the State also extended best wishes to all to be oriented towards virtuous thinking and conduct while keeping positive thoughts to move ahead in the campaign of building a prosperous Nepal by upholding the political, constitutional and social achievements made through the constitution of Nepal.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has extended hearty best wishes to all the Nepali sisters and brothers within the country and outside on the occasion of the Bada Dashain festival 2073 BS.

In his message, PM Dahal has wished for the peace, happiness, good health and prosperity of all the Nepalis.

He stated in the message that Nepal is a beautiful and diverse nation comprising various castes, ethnicities, multiple languages, cultures and religions, and festivals.

The Prime Minister stressed that unity in diversity is the unique dimension of Nepal and it is our responsibility to protect and preserve all the communities, languages, cultures and civilisations.

He added that our cultural festivals including Dashain have been making special contribution to fostering brotherhood, sentimental unity in the Nepali society and also to enhancing national dignity.