Kathmandu, Sept 28 : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said advancing towards social justice, good governance and prosperity by promoting religious tolerance, national unity, social goodwill and emotional bond is the national agenda of the hour.
Extending his best wishes on the
occasion of the Indra Jatra festival today, the head of the government expected
that the festival would inspire all to achieve the goal of prosperity by
further strengthening out the Constitution and promoting the national unity,
social goodwill and harmony.
Describing Nepal as a multilingual
and multi-cultural nation with diverse and unique natural features, he
said," Our civilisation, religions, culture, festival and the lifestyle
reflect our rich history and the present." He reminded that federal
democratic republic enshrined by the Nepal's Constitution is the matter of
pride for all the Nepali citizens.
Indra Jatra, the festival dedicated
to the God Indra, the deity of rain and good harvest, is historically observed
by the Newar community particularly in the Kathmandu Valley.
On the occasion of the festival,
the Prime Minister wishes peace, prosperity and happiness to the entire Newar
community including Nepali sisters and brothers living in the country and
abroad. (RSS)