Bijaya Dashami binds country’s diverse society together: PM Shah

Kathmandu, Oct. 21: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that Dashain brings together people from all walks of life, communities and regions, strengthening unity and harmony in Nepal’s geographically, culturally and linguistically diverse society.

In his greetings message on the occasion of Bada Dashain (also known as Bijaya Dashami) today, the country’s biggest festival, PM Shah said the festival also offers an opportunity to reconnect with friends and relatives after years of separation and renew cherished bonds of affection.

Extending his heartfelt wishes to Nepalis at home and abroad for happiness, peace, prosperity and continued progress, the Prime Minister called for collective efforts to root out corruption, poor governance, bureaucratic delays, inequality and political disorder.

”We must unite to eliminate these ills and ensure that every citizen feels that the government is there for them. Honest efforts, determination and collective hard work will help us overcome these problems. To bring about change, we must change not only our thinking but also our behaviour,” Shah urged in his message.

Highlighting the tradition of receiving tika, jamara and blessings from elders on Vijaya Dashami, the Head of the Government observed that the festival inspires people to triumph over evil and succeed in their good deeds.

Shah also urged people to rise above ego, greed, jealousy, violence and discrimination, and to celebrate the festival according to their means while sharing goodwill, unity, respect and love with one another.(RSS)