Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrates 74th Republic Day

Jan 26, 2023

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jan 26 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Nepal celebrated the 74th Republic Day with great patriotic fervour. The celebration started with the unfurling of the Indian national flag by Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, who then read out an address to the nation from President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The celebrations witnessed renditions of patriotic songs and performances by students of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center of the Embassy and Kendriya Vidyalaya School, Kathmandu. The Indian President’s address noted the encouraging progress made by India on the economic front to achieve Mahatma Gandhi’s ideal of ‘Sarvodaya’ or the upliftment of all, despite global economic uncertainties. The message also emphasised that India's G20 presidency is an opportunity to promote democracy and multilateralism in order to shape a better world and a better future. During the celebrations, Ambassador Srivastava felicitated war widows and next of kin of deceased soldiers by disbursing their dues of NRs. 4.60 crore and blankets. The ambassador also presented books to various institutions. The Embassy is gifting books worth NR 16 lakh to 23 institutions on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of India.