Nepal’s leaders call for unity as Shah highlights Dashain’s financial strain
Summary
Nepal’s top leaders have urged unity and social harmony in their Dashain messages while expressing concern that the festival should not become a burden for families facing financial hardship. Prime Minister Balendra Shah also pledged efforts to improve livelihoods, support displaced flood and landslide victims, and address the separation of Nepalis working abroad from their families.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel said Dashain strengthens family ties, social cohesion and goodwill in Nepal’s diverse society.
- Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav called for tolerance, mutual respect and national unity in his Dashain message.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the government is committed to improving livelihoods and good governance, and that Dashain should not become a burden because of financial hardship.
- Shah also expressed concern for flood- and landslide-affected families in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Gorkha, and for Nepalis abroad unable to return home for the festival.
