Tihar to contribute for country's circular economy: Vice President Yadav

Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav said the festivals including Tihar would contribute to keep the country's economy moving.

In his message on the occasion of Tihar festival, 2081 BS today, Vice President Yadav extended his best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad for their happiness, peace, prosperity, good health and progress and also called for all to remain aware of negative impact of bursting firecrackers for celebrations in the environment.

He expressed the belief that the festival would strengthen the spirit of social harmony, fraternity and national and community unity. "Tihar is an important festival from the religious, cultural and social perspectives. It is not only a festival but also an integral part of Nepali culture and tradition", the message reads.

Vice President Yadav said that Tihar is also a message of unity in diversity, which includes various customs, lifestyles, traditions and rituals.

"Although there is diversity in our traditions and rituals celebrated, the thrust is to impart the message of knowledge over ignorance and victory of light over darkness, largely to consolidate unity and harmony in the country", Yadav noted in his message.