Kathmandu: The RSS chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has honoured the children of RSS staff who have successfully passed the secondary education exams. In a celebratory event, two students were specifically recognized for their achievements. Brijan Karki, son of RSS employee Purna Bahadur Karki, and Sakshyam Adhikari, son of reporter Narayan Adhikari, received honours on this occasion, marking a proud moment for their families and the community.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the celebration also featured a traditional dahi chyura get-together, a cultural gathering that holds cultural significance. The event was graced by FNJ’s Central Chairperson, Nirmala Sharma, who acknowledged the influential role that RSS has played in the Nepali media landscape. She emphasized FNJ’s continuous efforts in advocating for journalists’ rights and praised the RSS chapter for organizing this commendable event to celebrate the accomplishments of the SEE graduates.
Shiva Gaunle, Central Chairman of the Press Union, noted that the event served as an encouragement to the families of working journalists, highlighting the supportive community built around the profession. RSS Chairman Dharmendra Jha spoke on the cultural importance of the dahi chyura gathering, particularly in Maithili culture, and offered his best wishes to the graduates embarking on their future endeavors.
Krishna Sapkota, Chairman of FNJ’s RSS chapter, shared that the tradition of the dahi chyura gathering and the felicitation of SEE graduates began in 2070BS. This year, the event expanded to include a get-together among journalists, incorporating it as an integral part of the annual celebration.