Lumbini-Kapilvastu Global Campaign felicitates artists, sports personalities

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 20: Lumbini-Kapilvastu Global Campaign felicitated eight outstanding personalities on its 15th anniversary.

The awardees include Mohan Bam, 5th Australian National Judo title holder, Dr. Raju Adhikari, an acclaimed international scientist in the biomedical field and Dr. Khagendra Thapa, recipient of the Premier Sustainability Award 2015 of Victoria, Australia.

Similarly, Salma Bahamdun, black belt recipient in Taekwondo at the age of 9, Parikshit Shrestha, winner of various state and national level awards in body building, very popular singer from Kandra Band Vivek Shrestha, successful model and event organizer Sunod Shrestha, recipient of 2023 'Top 100 South Asian Innovation Business Leaders Victoria' and featuring model in many music videos Anju Adhikari, according to a press note issued on August 18 by the Campaign.

Speaking in the program held on August 18 the Chief Guest Rajendra Lingden, Chairperson of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, said that his party is committed to keep Nepal identity alive.

Global coordinator of LKGC Ram Kumar Shrestha briefed about activities and nationally and internationally important achievements of the Campaign to dismiss the misconception on Buddha’s birthplace.

Shrestha stated that the Campaign was contributing to the objective of the government by removing misconception about the birthplace of Buddha as its campaign is make to everyone know that Buddha was born in Nepal.

He complained that the government is not listening to the suggestions given by the campaign that could have global impact.

Shrestha informed that he developed ‘Lumbini Diplomacy’ concept and handed over to former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' in a felicitation program to former minister and ambassadors.

Representing the awardees senior scientist Dr. Raju Adhikari said that Nepal's future lies in investing in science, technology and innovation. He added that the objective of the campaign has national and international importance, and there is no doubt that party like RPP will support this campaign and follow up with the Government for the implementation of its recommendations.

On the occasion Ananta Paudel announced his candidacy for the upcoming local elections in Australia and explained the purpose of his candidacy.