Dashain should inspire fight against corruption, poor governance, says PM Shah
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged Nepalis to take inspiration from Vijaya Dashami to fight corruption, poor governance, bureaucratic delays and inequality. He said the festival should strengthen unity, goodwill and mutual respect across Nepal's diverse communities.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah called on Nepalis to use Vijaya Dashami as inspiration to confront corruption, poor governance, bureaucratic delays, inequality and political distortions.
- He said the government should be seen as serving every citizen and stressed that real social change requires changes in attitude and behavior.
- Shah described Vijaya Dashami as the triumph of truth over falsehood and linked it to the defeat of Mahishasura and Ravana in Hindu mythology.
- He urged Nepalis at home and abroad to celebrate Dashain with unity, mutual respect, affection and goodwill.
