KATHMANDU, Jan 1: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) is observing 48th National Unity and Reconciliation Day across the country today with various programs.

The NC has been observing this Day on Paush 16 every year recalling the day when its founding leader BP Koirala along with other leaders returned to Nepal leaving their life in exile for about eight years from India.

NC Communication, Information and Publicity Department Chief Min Bahadur Bishwokarma said that the party is marking the National Unity and Reconciliation Day in Kathmandu this year by organizing a special program.

An event has been scheduled at Nepal Academy, Kamaladi at 1:00 PM this afternoon where top leaders of different political parties, who have contributed to democratic movement, and the members of those contributing comprehensive peace accord will attend.

Different leaders including with supreme leader Ganesh Man Singh, leader Shailaja Acharya, Khub Bahadur Khadka, Ram Babu Prasaib and Nilamber Panthi had returned home under leadership of the first elected Prime Minister Koirala on Push 16, 2033 BS from India after leaving their life of exile of around eight years with the policy of reconciliation.

Upon return home, Koirala, Ganesh Man Singh, and other leaders were arrested from Tribhuvan International Airport and imprisoned again at Sundarijal jail. 

The Sundarijal jail has now turned into a museum on September 9, 2004.

 
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