An event marking Vishwa Hindi Diwas was organised at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu today. Mangal Prasad Gupta, Member of Parliament and President, Hindi Manch Nepal, Dr Gopal Thakur, Chairman, Language Commission, Government of Nepal, Nisha Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Nepal Music and Drama Pragyana Pratishthan, Gitanjali Brandon, Counsellor at the Indian Embassy, Kathmandu and other distinguished guest graced the occasion.
Gitanjali Brandon read out the message of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion. She emphasised that World Hindi Day serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic heritage and cultural identity of Hindi speakers. Hindi enthusiasts and scholars of Nepal whose contributions have played a pivotal role in strengthening the bond of friendship between Nepal and India through the promotion of the Hindi language were honoured on the occasion. As a part of the programme, several schools in Kathmandu participated in Hindi poetry recitations and skits, where students presented powerful poems on a range of thought-provoking themes. India-Nepal Maitri Kavi Sammelan was also held on the occasion, where distinguished poets recited Hindi poetry, captivating and mesmerising the audience.