KATHMANDU: Tributes have been paid to martyrs Ganga Lal Shrestha and Dashrath Chand today as part of the commemoration of Martyrs Week.
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) organized a memorial assembly at local Shiva Bhagawati where Shrestha and Chand attained martyrdom.
Tributes were paid to the two martyrs offering bouquets to their statues on the occasion.
The then Rana regime handed capital punishment to Shrestha and Chand on the charge of carrying out various activities against the regime and for sedition and ordered them shot dead at Shova Bhagawati. Shrestha and Chand attained martyrdom on Magh 15, 1997 BS.
Addressing the condolence assembly, KMC Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol said that all should emulate the ideals of integrity and sacrifice shown by the martyrs.
KMC Ward No 15 Chair, Ishwar Man Dangol, said the sacrifice of the martyrs for developing the democratic system in the country is inspiring for the new generation. He said the dreams of the martyrs would be fulfilled only if the people were made happy and prosperous.
KMC Ward No 16 Chairperson Rojina Shrestha opined that the departed souls of the martyrs would get peace if the nation is run as per the democratic system by institutionalizing civic rights.
KMC staff, local residents, philanthropists, educationalists and people from various walks of life were present during the occasion.
The Martyrs Week is observed every year from Magh 10 to 16 as per the Nepali calendar.
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