'Festivals have further strengthened social unity'

Kathmandu, Oct 31: Nepali Congress (NC) President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the festivals have further strengthened the social unity. 

In a message delivered on the occasion of Tihar and Nepal Sambat 1145, he extended best wishes to all Nepali people for their peace, progress, happiness and longevity. He said that festivals have helped strengthen cordial and harmonious relations. 

President Deuba further noted Nepal has different castes, ethnicities, languages, religions, festivals and cultures and this has established unique unity in the diversity to promote fraternity among us. 

"Tihar has also consolidated our unity. Every day of Yamapanchak has helped create new enthusiasm among all Nepalis, develop cordial relations between sisters and brothers and relatives", reads his message. (RSS)