KATHMANDU, Feb. 20 -- Comedian duo Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya have dismissed recent social media allegations, citing them as baseless.

On Thursday morning, they released a video on social media and denied any truth to the accusations. "Some groups claim that Maha Jodi (duo) misused USAID funds for anti-religious activities. This is false propaganda," they said, refuting the allegations.

"We have done nothing wrong. We see everyone as our well-wishers, so it is disheartening when those we trust accuse us," actor Shrestha said. "The world has both good and bad things, but we have always chosen to focus on positive work."

He added, "USAID has supported programs on leprosy, gynaecological diseases, polio vaccination,...