BIRATNAGAR, Nov 12: Chief Minister of Province 1 Rajendra Kumar Rai has promised to protect and develop the Kirat language, culture and heritage.
Inaugurating a program on Thursday on the occasion of 137th birth anniversary of Mahaguru Phalgunanda Lingden, Chief Minister Rai said that Mahaguru Phalgunanda made crucial contributions in protecting the Kirat religion, language, culture and heritage in the past despite the society was lagging behind in terms of educational.
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On the occasion, Rai assured the province government support in the protection, promotion and development of the Kirat religion.
Shedding light on Mahaguru's message of world peace and welfare of humankind, the Chief Minister said that only peace and stability would bring about development in the country.
“Religion has given insights to do away with social ills and wrong practices and the youth should shoulder the responsibility to protect the Kirant civilisation,” Rai stated.