गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Specificity of Nepali society exemplary: CM Pokhrel Politics Specificity of Nepali society exemplary: CM Pokhrel KathmanduPati August 23, 2020 File Photo Butwal: Chief Minister of State-5, Shankar Pokhrel, has said the festivals observed in different cultural groups have helped foster unity, fraternity and harmony among all. Giving the best wishes message on the occasion of Atwari festival of the Tharu community today, CM Pokhrel said the special cultural festival of different communities have become common to all Nepalis enjoying diversity in language and religion. Such specificity of Nepali society is exemplary, he said, adding that the constitution of federal republic of Nepal has paved way for the development of Tharu community. Tharus are further respected by the constitutional provision on formation of a Tharu commission. CM Pokhrel further said at a time when the COVID-19 has been deepening in the country, everyone needs to abide by the health safety rule to stay away from the virus spread. The State government has given public holiday to the Tharu people in Dang, Banke and Bardiya districts on the occasion of the Atwari festival today. Write your comments RELATED NEWS RSP lawmaker urges stronger menstrual health support in schools as… Nepal launches modern passport system from Monday nationwide Nepal Election Commission Gets Acting Chief as Tuladhar Takes Charge Nepal warns unapproved foreign education providers of legal action Ruling RSP, opposition strike audit panel deal Dalai Lama birthday row puts Nepal’s China balancing act back… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested6 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment7 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier
