President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all the Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of the 301th birth anniversary of late King Prithivi Narayan Shah.
Issuing a statement on the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti on Wednesday, President Bhandari said that the formation of modern Nepal through the unification of scattered small principalities was a unique and proud chapter of our history.
“Everyone should accept this historical reality that the independent and sovereign existence of Nepal has been maintained because our heroic ancestors had carried forward the campaign of nation building, which was first started under the leadership of Prithvi Narayan Shah,” she said.
“Standing on the foundation prepared by the unification process, we have been able to set the journey of today’s sovereign, independent, inclusive and democratic Republic of Nepal,” she said.
She further said while being proud of the achievements of the present time, everyone should equally respect the sacrifices made by our ancestors.
The teachings of Prithvi Narayan Shah regarding social, economic and foreign policies are still relevant, said the President.
She added, “I believe that this National Unity Day will inspire all of us to achieve the happiness and prosperity of the people by keeping the independence, sovereignty, geographical integrity and national unity intact.”
Source : TRN,
