Cultural importance of Nepal Sambat will be promoted: PM Deuba

Lalitpur: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government will undertake necessary initiatives for the promotion of the cultural importance of Nepal Sambat by institutionalizing a federal democratic republic.

Inaugurating the cultural rally organised on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1142 New Year at Mangalbazaar of Lalitpur today, PM Deuba emphasized the need to further promote historicity and importance of Nepal Sambat connected with Nepali culture and people’s sentiments.

He extended best wishes on the occasion of the New Year and expressed commitment that the government would pay appropriate attention to its promotion and protection based on suggestions and demands of the concerned sides.

The rally was organised under the coordination and sub-coordination of Deula Society and Nepal Khadgi Society respectively.

The rally organised from Mangalbzaar concluded after reaching the same place passing through different places.

On the occasion, Chairperson of Nepal Bhasha Manka Khala Lalitpur, Rishi Prasad Shrestha said that the government should take a concrete step to give recognition to Nepal Sambat Calendar as an official calendar as the Nepal Sambat has already got national recognition.