Nepali Congress Leader Madhu Acharya States Nepal Sambat Belongs to All Nepalis
Summary
Nepali Congress Vice-President Madhu Acharya said Nepal Sambat belongs to all Nepalis and is a symbol of national identity and pride. Speaking at a Bhaktapur program marking Nepal Sambat 1147 New Year, he praised Shankhadhar Sakha, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Padmaratna Tuladhar for their roles in its recognition.
Key Points
- Madhu Acharya said Nepal Sambat is the original Sambat of all Nepalis, not of any particular caste or community.
- He spoke at a Bhaktapur event organized by the National Luminary Shankhadhar Sakha Foundation for Nepal Sambat 1147 New Year.
- Acharya praised the recognition of Shankhadhar Sakha as a national luminary under Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and the acceptance of Nepal Sambat as the national Sambat under Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
- He also mentioned Padmaratna Tuladhar and said a goodwill message from Prime Minister Balendra Shah was received at the program.
