Kathmandu, Feb 15 (RSS): President Bidya Devi Bhandari has conferred the title of Honorary Brigadier General on Rastrakavi Madhav Prasad Ghimire.
She also offered him the insignia of the post to the Rastrakavi amidst a special ceremony organized on the occasion of the Army Day at Army Headquarters Wednesday.
President Bhandari is the Commander-In-Chief of Nepal Army.
The government had decided to confer the title on Rastrakavi Ghimire in recognition of his literary works that foster national glory, nationalism, patriotism and prestige. The award was given on the occasion of his birth centenary.
As he accorded Salute in military style, the audience was enthralled, receiving the grace with big applause.
An ace in Nepali literature, Rastrakavi Ghimire was born in Bahundanda of Lamjung district in 1976.
In addition to being an ace poet, Ghimire has written numerous songs including ‘Nepali hami rahaula kaha, Nepalai narahe, are full of patriotic theme, heroism, and national glory.
The ceremony was attended by Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli, Ministers, former Prime Ministers, high level dignitaries and other noted personalities.
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