KATHMANDU: Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala extended best wishes to the Christian community living in and outside of Nepal on the occasion of Christmas Day on Friday.

He also wished for better health, peace and prosperity of all Christians.

Likewise, UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal also extended his wishes to the Christian community on the occasion, saying a new constitution has been issued from the Constituent Assembly which, he asserted, would bring better days for the Nepalis.

Former Prime Minister Dahal also wished the Kirant community good health, happiness and prosperity on the occasion of the Udhauli festival.

Similarly, NC Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel has greeted the Christians on the occasion of Christmas and the Kirant community on the occasion of Udhauli.