KATHMANDU: On Tuesday, President Ram Chandra Paudel attended the Indra Jatra festival at Basantapur Durbar Square. The President participated in the festivities by walking from Juddha Salik to Gaddibaithak, Hanumandhoka, to witness the traditional celebration.

President Paudel was greeted warmly by Sunita Dangol, the deputy mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, upon his arrival. Dignitaries showed up in big numbers to the festival, which is an important cultural and historic event.

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, Chief Justice Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha, Chair of the National Assembly Narayan Prasad Dahal, and a number of other officials, legislators, and local representatives were present.

The attendance of these high-profile figures highlighted the importance of the Indra Jatra event, reflecting its cultural and political significance in Nepal.