VP Yadav stresses on protecting culture of all communities to strengthen social unity
Summary
Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav worshipped on the banks of the Bagmati in Balkhu on the occasion of Chhath festival and urged protection of the cultures of all communities to strengthen social unity and national integrity. Speakers at the event said Chhath has grown from a Tarai tradition into a festival widely celebrated in the hills.
Key Points
- Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav performed Chhath rituals at the Bagmati river bank in Balkhu during a programme organised by Balkhu-Tarai Samaj.
- He said protecting the cultures of all nationalities and communities is essential for strengthening social unity and national integrity.
- Former minister Krishna Gopal Shrestha said Chhath should be promoted as a festival that helps keep Nepalis united.
- Balkhu-Tarai Samaj chair Rahendra Lal Kayastha said Chhath has become popular in hill areas beyond the Tarai.
