President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed his hope that Democracy Day would help achieve national goals of sustainable peace, good governance, development and prosperity in the country.
In a message of best wishes on the occasion of National Democracy Day, 2082, President Paudel has said that the 2007 BS revolution should not be forgotten, as it was an important foundation for the establishment of the federal democratic republic and the creation of the current Constitution made by the people themselves. "Democracy Day perpetuates the importance of civil rights and also always reminds us of the immortal story of the martyrs," he has said in the message.
He expressed his hope that Democracy Day would contribute to achieving the nation’s goals of sustainable peace, good governance, development, and prosperity. He also paid heartfelt tribute to all known and unknown martyrs who sacrificed their precious lives in the various struggles to establish democracy. Furthermore, he conveyed his deep respect and admiration for the leaders who guided and led the movements for democracy in the country.
Ram Chandra Paudel also appealed to all citizens to actively contribute to the success of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. He emphasized that the elections would help strengthen the constitution and democracy, and pave the way toward good governance and rapid development in line with the people’s aspirations.
Democracy Day is observed every year on Falgun 7 of the Lunar Calendar to commemorate and honor the historic achievement of securing human rights and civil liberties following the success of the 2007 BS revolution and the sacrifices made in the struggle against autocratic rule.
In a similar message, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has said that today inspires us to move forward unitedly towards ending poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and discrimination while maintaining the federalism, inclusiveness, proportional representation and rule of law enshrined in the Constitution.
The Vice President has emphasized that on Democracy Day, everyone concerned should fulfill their responsibilities honestly to protect civil rights, ensure equal opportunities, build an egalitarian society based on social justice and strengthen the federal democratic republic.
