New National Anthem publicised
The new national anthem penned by Byakul Maila with Amber Gurung's music composition was presented at the parliament today.
Speaker Subas Nemwang released it at a public programme organised at the parliament premises.
A cabinet meeting on Wednesday had approved Gurung's composition for the national anthem. Of the half a dozen compositions submitted to the cabinet for final selection – three by Gurung, and others by Nhyoo Bajracharya and Nepali Army (NA) – the cabinet selected Gurung's creation.
The new national anthem – written by Byakul Maila – will replace the "Shreeman Gambhir…" anthem, which was criticised for being merely a eulogy of monarchy. The earlier anthem was written by poet Chakrapani Chalise. nepalnews.com sd/mk/rh Aug 03 07
