President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has said the country is now moving forward in the path of peace, prosperity and stability.

Speaking at a function organised on the premises of Chhinnamasta Bhagawati Temple in Saptari on Saturday, President Bhandari urged all Nepali people to work together for the peace and prosperity of the country. Only the peace and welfare promote humanity and fraternity in the world, she added.

“Nepal is a country of mountain, hills and Tarai with ethnic, cultural, religious and lingual diversities. All Nepali people should be united to make it peaceful and prosperous country,” said President Bhandari. The head of state laid foundation of a building after paying homage in the temple.

Meanwhile, the local people requested President Bhandari to promote Chhinnamasta Bhagawati Temple as a tourist destination and develop the district. Former chairman of Chhinnamasta VDC Satyanarayan Yadav submitted a charter of request to the President.

Earlier in Biratnagar, President Bhandari honoured 25 senior citizens above 100 years of age at a programme organised by the Manamohan Memorial Foundation. Three thousand seven hundred senior citizens from 14 districts in Province 1 were honoured on the occasion. Addessing the function, President Bhandari said: “Respecting tradition and culture as well as the concept of welfare state, the state should assure the senior citizens their social security.” CPN-UML senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal were among the party leaders in attendance.