KATHMANDU: Acting President of the Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has said the Chhath festival has greatly contributed to promoting social goodwill, harmony, and national unity, along with helping build a prosperous society.

Extending his best wishes on the occasion today, Khadka said the festival strengthens the spirit of togetherness, discipline, family unity, and social harmony.

“Nepal is a multi-lingual, multi-caste, multi-cultural, and multi-religious country, and the festivals celebrated here have further united all of us in mutual harmony, tolerance, and national unity. Our festivals have not only contributed to strengthening social ties but have also played an important role in promoting national identity and building a prosperous nation,” he said.

Wishing peace, happiness, and prosperity to all Nepali citizens at home and abroad, Khadka expressed hope that the Chhath festival would inspire everyone to contribute to social goodwill and harmony.