Nepali Congress cancels annual tea reception for Kojagrat Purnima

Summary

Nepali Congress has cancelled its annual tea reception for Kojagrat Purnima as the country remains in mourning. The party has observed the tradition every year since BP Koirala initiated it in 2034 BS, except in special circumstances.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress will not host its annual tea reception this year on Kojagrat Purnima.
  • Acting Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal confirmed the cancellation in a press statement.
  • The party said the event was cancelled because the country is in mourning.
  • The tea reception tradition was started by BP Koirala in 2034 BS and has been held annually except in special circumstances.
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