Toronto: The Nepalese national flag was hoisted recently at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario at Queen’s park – marking the 7th Nepalese Constitution Day.
The flag was jointly hoisted by NRNA Canada President Deepak Gautam and Vice President Ms. Sangita G. C. followed by anthems of Canada and Nepal.
Addressing the audience, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Ted Arnott praised Nepal for managing to stay as an uncolonized nation throughout its history.
Arnott also expressed his pleasure to be a part of the joyous day of Nepalese residing across Canada. Speaking at the program, Member of Provincial Parliament Deepak Anand (Mississauga-Malton) said that he considered the Nepalese always as a part of his family.
MPP Anand also said that he felt very happy and proud to be associated with this event. He later tweeted: “Proud to host Nepali Constitution Day with NRNA-NCC Canada @NccNrna. We witnessed the raising of Nepal’s flag. I want to thank hardworking, resilient Canadians of Nepali origin for their contribution to the beautiful mosaic of Canada. To all the Nepalis in Ontario and across globe Happy Constitution Day.
(NRNA-NCC Canada is a nonprofit representative organization of the people of Nepalese origin living in Canada).
Another guest, Member of Provincial Parliament Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale-High Park) revealed that as she was born and raised in Nepal, and that she had special feelings and attachment to Nepal and the Nepalese people.
MPP Karpoche also said that her riding had several remarkable Nepalese people. Facilitating the program, NRNA North America’s Youth Coordinator Ms. Bimala Sapkota explained about the event. At the program, a message from Nepalese Ambassador to Canada Bhrigu Dhungana was read out in which he appreciated Canada for the cooperation extended in the social and economic field of Nepal.
Host of speakers including President Gautam shed light on the significance of the program. Speaker Ted Arnott, MPPs Anand and Karpoche presneted memento certificates to NRNA Canada President Mr. Deepak Gautam. The program was attended by representatives from various Nepalese organizations and other individuals.
