Nepal Sambat common national inheritance of Nepalis: Speaker Aryal

Kathmandu, Nov 10: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has reminded the struggle for Nepal Sambat is an important chapter in Nepal's democratic and cultural movement. He said the Constitution of Nepal has finely recognized the multi-ethnic, multilingual and multicultural identity which is our national strength. "Nepal Sambat is a common national heritage of all Nepalis," Aryal argued.

Both the state and society should play their roles in protecting and promoting Nepal language, Ranjana script and the entire original cultural heritage, he stressed. Long-term protection will be possible if the new generation is made fully aware of this campaign, according to him. "Nepal Sambat is not limited as a medium of calculating time, but a vital heritage of Nepal’s historical civilization, cultural pride and national identity", Speaker Aryal underscored.

The beginning of Nepal Sambat is linked to the contribution of national figure Shankhadhar Sakhwa, for he freed people from financial burden (debt) and gave a message of social justice, charity and collective welfare.