KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 8
Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun has offered his best wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health to all Nepali people home and abroad on the occasion of 'Udhauli' and 'Yomari Punhi' festivals.
May these festivals energise all Nepali people to pursue prosperity while strengthening unity and cooperation among us, Pun said adding that these festivals contribute to conserve and promote Nepali art, culture and custom.
He also thanked the Election Commission, the government, and all Nepali people including security personnel, government employees and poll observers for their help in concluding the elections to the House of Representatives and the Province Assembly.
'Udhauli' is celebrated by the Kirat communities, and 'Yomari Punhi' by the Newar communities.