Nepal, Aug. 3 -- World Peace and Spiritual Science Society Nepal has appealed to all Nepalis to strengthen religious, cultural, and social harmony, national unity, tolerance, and peace across the country.

In a press statement, the organization said Nepal, as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the land of meditation associated with Shiva, and a country with a long tradition of mult-ireligious coexistence, has long shared the message of peace, compassion, and humanity with the world. Preserving this identity, it said, is a shared responsibility of all Nepalis.

Expressing concern over growing intolerance and social tensions in the name of religion and faith, the organization said the true purpose of religion is not division but the promoti...