Kathmandu, Feb 3: Prime Minister KP
Sharma Oli has paid respect to Saraswati, the symbol of enlightenment and
knowledge, saying this day would remove darkness of ignorance and misdeed.
In the message of best wishes on
the occasion of Basanta Panchami and Saraswati Puja today, Prime Minister Oli,
taking to social media platform, writes, "Today is Basanta Panchami, also
Shree Panchami. It is the day introducing alphabets to children as well as
enrolling them in school. The festival also marks the beginning of the spring
season." (RSS)