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Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane has said that the Rastriya Swatantra Party is contesting the elections to change the face of the country.

During a meeting held by the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Dhangadhi today, he said that the RSP will raise its voice against political distortions and anomalies and empower the people. “This time we have come to the elections keeping the political aspirations of the country at the center.”

The Rastriya Swatantra Party is looking forward to a stable government for five years, he said and urged the people to exercise their right to vote wisely during the March 5 elections.

At the same program, senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party Balendra Shah said that the responsibility of building the Sudurpaschim and the country has now fallen on the shoulders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party. 

He said that if it can become the largest party and enter the government through the elections, it will make the dreams of the Nepalis come true.

Senior leader Shah mentioned that the party's agenda includes issues such as education and health that the poor and disadvantaged groups should receive.

Nepali Congress has made its manifesto public in the lead up to the House of Representatives elections. 

The manifesto was made public today from Janakpurdham.

The manifesto was made public in the presence of party President Gagan Kumar Thapa, Vice President and coordinator of the election mobilization committee Bishwaprakash Sharma, Vice President Pushpa Bhusal, and Madhes Province president along with senior leaders.

In the context of the manifesto being made public, the Nepali Congress held a press conference at the party office in Sanepa today and informed about the points of the Vision 10. 

The Nepali Congress has stated that it aims to form a democratic government with a majority, dedicated to the public interest.

At the press conference, Party Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that the Congress wants the performance to be evaluated based on the implementation of the plan mentioned in the manifesto. 

The Congress claims that it is committed to not only showing the pledge but also implementing it and putting into practice the slogan of a prosperous Nepal and respected Nepalis.

Called the 'Congress pledge', the manifesto has been presented in simple terms as a summary of ‘Vision Ten’. The 10 visions include a Nepal where people can live with dignity, a Nepal where people can dream, a Nepal that encourages job creation, a Nepal of farmers who feed the people and make the country known, a Nepal that provides medicine and shelter, a Nepal where children do not have to bear the financial burden, a Nepal where the rule of law is in effect, a modern Nepal that is proud of its origins, a self-respecting Nepal that the world respects and a Nepal that thrives on prosperity.

The virtual meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC)'s Central Working Committee (CWC) held today endorsed the party's manifesto for the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR). 

The meeting presided over by party President Gagan Kumar Thapa unanimously passed the party's manifesto, informed Krishna Prasad Dulal, Acting Chief Secretary. 

The NC is set to officially unveil the manifesto today at a special ceremony in Janakpur. 

Party President Thapa, Vice-President Bishwo Prakash Sharma among other central leaders are scheduled to address the manifesto unveiling ceremony, it has been said. . 

Devraj Chalise, party's Spokesperson, asserted that the manifesto unveiling ceremony to be held in the historic and cultural city of Janakpurdham is not merely a political program but a historic opportunity intended to convey a message of Madhesh's dignity, inclusive democracy and national unity.

He shared that a press conference will be organized later today at the party's central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur to provide details about the manifesto unveiled in Janakpur. 

A briefing on the manifesto took place today at 4 pm.

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said festivals foster harmony and fraternity among people from diverse communities.

Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of Gyalpo Lhosar today, President Paudel said that the festivals like Gyalpo Lhosar help us create and enhance unity, socio-cultural solidarity, tolerance and fraternity. He expressed belief that the festival would ultimately reinforce national unity.   

The Head of State wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepali sisters and brothers in the country and abroad on this occasion.

According to him, the Gyalpo Lhosar is celebrated as the New Year by the Sherpa community of Mahayan Buddhist sect settled in the mountainous region of Nepal.

A special delicacy made up of nine species of grains called 'guthuk', and 'khapse' are prepared and eaten during this festival. 

The New Year greetings are also exchanged. 

The government has given a public holiday today.