Maghi festival

PM Dahal has acquired information on the health condition of CPN (Maoist Centre) deputy general secretary Barshaman Pun.

The people in the Tharu community, mostly from Dang to Kanchanpur in west Nepal, are observing Maghi, the greatest festival of the community. The Tharu community observes this festival with much fanfare and gaiety for five consecutive days.

Jeewan Bahadur Shahi said the Maghi festival has helped keep national unity and harmony in the country.