Kathmandu: Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Raghuji Pant has highlighted the significant role that songs and music have played in driving political and social change in the country. Speaking at an award distribution ceremony organized by Sahitya Sadan Nepal in Ramhiti, he reflected on how songs have historically advanced political movements striving for democracy.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Pant emphasized the importance of understanding the impact of songs on everyday life. He pointed out the influence of music in nurturing communist movements in South Asia and its role during Nepal’s Maoist armed conflict.
President of the Finance Committee under the House of Representatives, Santosh Chalise, noted the literary richness of the north-eastern region of Kathmandu. He shared his initiatives to promote religion, culture, and literature during his tenure as mayor of Gokarneshwor Municipality.
The event also featured speeches from literary figures, including former Chancellor of the Nepal Academy, Ganga Prasad Upreti, who spoke about Gopal Prasad Rimal’s contributions to Nepali literature and music. The Gopal Prasad Rimal Award for this year was awarded to Meghraj Sharma Nepal, also known as ‘Manjul’.