Kathmandu, Oct. 21: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has expressed hope that Dashain, being celebrated this year amid tragedy and grief, will bring Nepalis closer together and strengthen the bonds of national unity and solidarity.
In a message issued on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami 2083 BS today President Lamichhane paid tribute to those who lost their lives in disasters and extended heartfelt condolences to their bereaved families.
Recalling the painful circumstances surrounding this year’s festival, he noted that many lives had been lost and thousands of families displaced and rendered homeless, leaving many people to observe the festive season amid sorrow and uncertainty.
Despite the hardships, the leader of the ruling party extended his wishes for happiness, peace, good health, prosperity and progress to Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Dashain, a festival that symbolizes the triumph of truth over falsehood and justice over injustice.
He expressed hope that Goddess Durga would bless everyone with the wisdom and strength to rise above personal interests and dedicate themselves to the welfare of the nation and its people, as well as the courage to face and overcome adversity.
Lamichhane also voiced confidence that Dashain would inspire people to move from despair to hope and from disaster towards recovery and reconstruction, renewing their determination to overcome challenges and work towards a better future.
The 10th day of the Bada Dasain festival (also known as Bijaya Dashami) is being celebrated all over the country today with great enthusiasm by receiving ‘tika’ and blessings from elders.
