Nepal celebrates Constitution Day today with a grand event held at Tundikhel in the Kathmandu Valley. The ceremony was attended by the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and other dignitaries. The celebration featured helicopters showering flower petals, the release of doves symbolizing freedom and peace, and vibrant cultural performances, making the event’s highlights.
President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel has said that the Constitution of Nepal has united ethnically, religiously, culturally and geographically diverse Nepali society into a thread of broader national unity by ending all sorts of discrimination and oppression imposed by the centralized and unitary form of governance.
In his message, the President praised the contributions of political activists, the general public and the leaders of the political parties for their participation and leadership role in the political movements and tough struggles that happened at different times for the establishment of the republic. Likewise, the President has expressed condolence to all known and unknown martyrs for their martyrdom during different movements waged for the cause of the republican system.
Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli expressed that Nepal’s future should be secured by using the freedom ensured by the constitution. PM Oli said that the people’s elected Constituent Assembly promulgated the constitution as per the choice of citizens for the form of governance after the decades-long struggle and sacrifices of hundreds of people. He urged the young generation not to forget the totalitarian regime faced by the people for long.
Nine years ago, the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal was promulgated by the Constituent Assembly, as an achievement of the Nepali people’s seven-decade-long struggle, sacrifices, and popular movements. The Constitution of Nepal, consisting of 35 parts, 308 articles, and 9 schedules, has embraced a federal democratic republic, inclusive democracy, proportional inclusive representation and secularism.
The government has urged everyone to celebrate Constitution Day by hoisting the national flag and celebrating Deepavali by lighting lamps. A recorded congratulatory message is played today at every phone call.
By Sweta Singh (Kathmandu)
