Annual Day Speech: A passionate speech given by a Nepali student at the school's annual function has gone viral on social media. The student's name is Abhiskar Raut. He gave a speech at the school's 24th annual function, in which he expressed concern over the political and economic challenges of the Himalayan country.
The dream of a new Nepal
After introducing himself as the head boy of Holy Bell School, Abiskar Raut said, "Today I stand here with a dream of building a new Nepal. The fire of hope and passion burns within me, but my heart is heavy because this dream is fading away." He added, "I stand before you at this moment to shed light within your consciousness, to pierce the dark cloud that hovers above. I am here today to bring about a great change and to immortalize the course of history."
Question from country
Speaking of Nepal as a nurturing mother, he questioned whether the citizens are giving the country what is truly theirs. "Nepal, our mother, the country that gave birth and nurtured us - what does it ask for in return? Only our honesty, our hard work, our contribution. But what are we doing? We are bound by the chains of unemployment. Caught in the selfish games of political parties. Corruption has spun a web that is extinguishing the light of our future," asked Abishkar Raut.
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Reaction on social media
Reacting to the speech, a section of social media users praised the boy's confidence and words, while some compared him to a certain Nazi leader. One user said, "Those who lack confidence are making fun of him - the irony is not lost on us!" While another said, "His speech reminds me of someone. A man with a weird moustache." A third said, "Brother, it's an annual day, not a merger."
Political background
The student's speech comes amid demands from ordinary Nepali citizens for the return of the Hindu monarchy. Thousands have taken to the streets demanding the return of Gyanendra Shah as king amid concerns over political instability, corruption, cost of living crisis, unemployment and lack of economic growth. Nearly 17 years ago in May 2008, Nepal abolished the 239-year-old Hindu monarchy, ending a decade-long civil war that killed more than 16,000 people.
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