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Nepali Expatriates Hold Manali Candlelight March for Flood Victims
Nepal suffered severe flash floods that killed many people.
People who came from Nepal and live in India held a candlelight march in Manali.
They wanted to remember those who died.
They also prayed for injured people to recover quickly.
A condolence meeting was held at Rambagh.
A moment of silence was observed for the victims.
The organizers asked people to help those affected.
They also thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting Nepal.
Nepali expatriates organized a candlelight march in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, to honor victims of Nepal’s floods.
The event was held on Mall Road, alongside a condolence meeting at Rambagh.
Mool Pravah Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj president Ratan Lal Pun led the march with the organization’s members and office bearers.
Organizers observed a moment of silence, prayed for the deceased, and called for assistance to those affected.
Nepal’s flash-flood death toll reached 669, with nearly 2,400 people still missing and many injured.
- Who
- Mool Pravah Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj and Nepali expatriates in Manali.
- What
- A candlelight march and condolence meeting were held for victims of Nepal’s flash floods.
- Where
- Manali, in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, including Mall Road and Rambagh.
- When
- Saturday, August 29.
- Why
- To honor those who died, pray for the injured, and encourage assistance for people affected by the floods.
Key facts
- Reported death toll
- 669 people had died in Nepal’s flash floods.
- People missing
- Nearly 2,400 people remained missing.
- Event organizer
- Mool Pravah Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj.
- March location
- Mall Road, Manali.
- Condolence meeting
- Rambagh, Manali.
- Organization president
- Ratan Lal Pun.
- Indian support acknowledged
- Organizers expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting the Government of Nepal.
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