Tihar fosters unity, protects originality: NC Acting President Khadka

Kathmandu, Oct 20: Acting President of the Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has said the festival like Tihar promotes unity and identity by fostering fraternity and bond.

Giving a message of bests wishes on the occasion of Tihar festival and Nepal Sambat 1146 today, Acting President Khadka said the Bagmati civilization bears significance in language, literature, art and culture. Nepal Sambat reflects historic and cultural awakening, he added.

It was Sankhadhar Sakhwa who freed poor and oppressed from financial burden, so his role counts much in Nepali history and culture, Khadka said, wishing the Nepal Sambat promoted identity.

Similarly, the Tihar festival is the symbol of brightness and enlightenment from darkness and ignorance. He wishes unity and harmony in the family and relatives, thereby fostering tolerance. (RSS)