ThePresident of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjeetoday (July 13, 2016) attended the 202ndBirth Anniversary celebrations of great Nepali poet Bhanubhakta Acharyaat Chowrasta, Darjeeling (West Bengal).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said the great poet composed his poems in Nepali but his message was for entire humanity. His appeal transcends the boundaries of geography and time. He was delighted to have this opportunity to pay homage to the foremost poet of Nepali language.

Praising the people of Darjeeling for having nurtured different cultures and identities, the President said unity in diversity was India's strength. He complimented the efforts of the State government to support different cultures. He called upon the different communities to work with one common purpose and contribute to the development of the region.

This release issued 1700 hrs.