KATHMANDU, MARCH 09
Relatives, leaders, cadres and well-wishers have thronged the residence of newly-elected President Ramchandra Paudel at Boharatar.
They are visiting President-elect Paudel's residence to congratulate and extend best wishes to him.
Paudel reached his residence from the Federal Parliament building after being elected the president. At his home, he was received by Vedic Brahmins who recited prayers in Sanskrit. His relatives had also decorated his home with flowers.
Paudel's residence has now attracted a huge crowd. His house has been embellished with colourful lights. Most of those in the crowd took photos and exchanged greetings. Many people took selfies.
It was shared that the exchange of best wishes would continue till late night at Paudel's residence today.
In addition to relatives, leaders and cadres, there is a huge crowd of people from his home district. They chanted, 'Ram Chandra Paudel Hai Hai!' Earlier, newly-elected President Paudel was congratulated by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Nepali Congress President and former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN (Unified Socialist) Chair and former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, LSP Chairman Mahantha Thakur, Chair of Janamat Party CK Raut, Chairperson of Nagarik Unmukti Party Ranjita Shrestha, among others.
Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya conferred the certificate of election victory to President-elected Paudel amidst a function after the vote.
Various political leaders, lawmakers, high-level officials, cadres and well-wishers congratulated Paudel and offered him garlands and shawls in honour.
A version of this article appears in the print on March 10, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
