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While the immediate response focuses on saving lives and providing aid, there is a long-term perspective of national healing. The disaster may serve as a catalyst for uniting the country beyond ethnic, political, and religious divisions. Communities coming together to rebuild temples, homes, and social structures could foster reconciliation and strengthen social cohesion.
However, the journey ahead is fraught with challenges. The damaged infrastructure, ongoing political tensions, and the psychological scars will require sustained efforts—locally initiated and supported by international aid—to rebuild both physical structures and the social fabric.