President and Vice President extend best wishes on Nepal Sambat New Year 1147

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel and Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav have extended their best wishes to all Nepalis on the occasion of Nepal Sambat New Year 1147, highlighting its significance in promoting social justice, harmony and national unity.

In his message, President Paudel described Nepal Sambat, introduced by national luminary Shankhadhar Sakhwa, as Nepal’s indigenous calendar and an important part of the country’s history, culture and national identity.

Recalling Sakhwa’s historic initiative to free farmers and underprivileged people in the Kathmandu Valley from debt during the reign of Lichhavi King Raghavdev, the President said the initiative reflected a spirit of public welfare and philanthropy.

He noted that the celebration of Nepal Sambat in Kathmandu Valley and other parts of the country reflects Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and has contributed to strengthening the country’s independence, identity and social values.

President Paudel expressed confidence that the New Year would inspire people to work with selflessness and commitment towards social equality, good governance, development and prosperity.

He also wished that Nepal Sambat would further strengthen mutual harmony, tolerance, fraternity and national unity among Nepalis.

Similarly, Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, in his message, described Nepal Sambat as a living symbol of the originality of Nepali civilisation, liberalism, social justice and human coexistence.

Recalling Shankhadhar Sakhwa’s contribution to freeing debt-ridden people through his public welfare initiative, the Vice President said his humanitarian efforts had established a lasting example of service, philanthropy and social responsibility.

He noted that the ideals and humanitarian spirit demonstrated by Sakhwa remain equally relevant and inspiring in contemporary Nepali society.

Vice President Yadav expressed hope that the indigenous calendar would promote mutual trust, social harmony, cooperation, peace and a spirit of collective effort among all Nepalis.