KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has expressed the belief that the festival of Dashain would unite the Nepali society in a stronger thread of unity.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami, 2083 today, the Prime Minister paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the disaster and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

Stating that this year’s Dashain festival has to be celebrated in a time of disaster and grief, he said many people have lost their lives and thousands of families have been rendered homeless and displaced.

President Lamichhane has wished for happiness, peace, good health, prosperity and progress to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Bada Dashain festival that carries the message of truth over falsehood and justice over injustice.

Wishing may the Nawadurga Bhawani give courage to all to rise above personal interests and be dedicated to the welfare of the nation and people, she expressed the belief that the Dashain festival would give new energy to move forward from despair towards hope and from calamity towards new construction.