KATHMANDU: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has said that the Nepal Sambat calendar is a common heritage of the Nepalis carrying historical and cultural significance.
On the occasion of Nepal Sambat New Year 1147, he extended wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health, and continuous progress to all Nepali sisters and brothers living at home and abroad, mentioning that although Nepal Sambat is linked to the cultural life of the Newar community, it is a shared heritage of all Nepalis.
“National hero Shankhadhar Sakhwa started Nepal Sambat by freeing people who were caught up in debt. Nepal Sambat is Nepal’s original historic calendar. It carries the proud history of Nepal’s cultural identity, social unity, and self-respect. The spirit of public welfare, charity, and social justice is the special message of this calendar,” he said in his message.
Speaker Aryal has said that in the context of Nepal Sambat having received national recognition, its preservation, promotion, and passing on to future generations is a shared responsibility of both the state and citizens. He also mentioned that the government needs to make policy and institutional efforts more effective for this.
The Speaker expressed confidence that issues related to the protection of the country’s language, culture, heritage, and national identity will be addressed in Parliament as a priority through lawmaking, policy debates, and government accountability.
He has wished that the Nepal Sambat New Year brings new hope, excitement, and positive energy to all Nepalis. Speaker Aryal has also emphasized inspiring everyone to strengthen the path of national unity, social harmony, and prosperity, and to face disasters and challenges.
Stating that this year, due to natural disasters, people in various places have had to endure the painful situation of losing lives and property, he also expressed deep sympathy for the affected families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“To make the rescue, relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts for disaster-affected citizens more effective, cooperation among all state agencies, local bodies, and civil society is necessary. At such times, our unity, cooperation, and human compassion are the greatest strengths,” says the message of good wishes issued by Speaker Aryal.
