KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala on Tuesday extended greetings to all Nepalis living at home and abroad on the occasion of the festival of Chhath.

Issuing a press statement today, Koirala wished for good health, long life, happiness and progress to all the Nepali brothers and sisters.

Koirala has stated that this festival would help strengthen national unity by promoting fraternity, goodwill and cordial relations among the Nepalis.

In his message, the former prime minister has also said that this year’s Chhath is being celebrated amid crisis due to the agitations in the Tarai-Madhes and disruption of supplies from the neighbouring country India.