Kathmandu. Home Minister Sudan Gurung has announced that he will no longer accept the 'Pirke' salute (a ceremonial salute given while standing on a raised platform) from security forces during his visits to Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East). According to his secretariat, the announcement was made on Sunday during his visit to the Armed Police Force battalion in Gaindakot.In the past, the practice of taking and giving 'Pirke' salutes has been a source of controversy and stunts. Around 2076 BS, incidents of officials receiving salutes while standing on platforms covered in red cloth frequently went viral on social media. One such...