KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has said that transforming politics into a symbol and means of serving citizens is the need of the hour.
Speaking at a programme organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 8 to honour individuals contributing to social service, Thapa expressed the view that social service helps strengthen democracy.
On the occasion, former Vice President Paramananda Jha was honoured. Jha said that local government is the appropriate body to address the concerns of local people.
Altogether, 70 individuals, including representatives from literature, art, sports, government service, health, entrepreneurship, and senior citizens, were honoured at the event.
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