Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli received tika and blessings from his elder and younger sisters—Bishnu Devi Siwakoti and Bishnu Maya Dhakal—at the auspicious hour of 11:55 am on the occasion of the Bhai Tika festival on Friday.

PM Oli received tika at the official residence of the Prime Minister at Baluwatar and gifted presents to his sisters.

On the occasion, PM Koirala extended greetings to all brothers and sisters on the occasion of Bhai tika saying this is the festival to show intimacy among brothers and sisters.

"Our festivals is related to furthering – in a well managed way – our social structure, construction and relations," PM Oli said, adding, "I would like to extend greetings to the Nepali people on this occasion of this festival who are celebrating with the beauty of flowers and blissful climate despite the difficult scenario."

The PM's political advisor Bishnu Rimal and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.