Kirtipur: This year’s Chhinnalata Song Award has been awarded to senior lyricist Rajendra Rijal. In a programme organized by the Guthi in Kirtipur, Speaker at the House of Representatives (HoR) Devaraj Ghimire presented the award along with a certificate of honor and cash of Rs 100,000 to Rijal.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Chhinnalata Award for music, also worth Rs 100,000, was awarded to Abhas (Achyut Prasad Phuyal). The singing award, equally valued at Rs 100,000, was jointly awarded to Ram Bhakt Jojiju and Itu Jojiju. Additionally, the Young Talent Chhinnalata Award worth Rs 50,000 was presented to singer SD Yogi.
On this occasion, Speaker Ghimire stated that creations that evoke national sentiments are a hallmark of Chhinnalata. Lyricist Rajendra Rijal expressed that the award has given him further encouragement.