KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed confidence that the constitutional arrangement aimed at building a socialist-oriented economy in Nepal will continue to evolve and take shape.
Issuing a message of best wishes on the occasion of International Workers’ Day (May Day 2026), he extended happiness, peace, and prosperity to Nepali working men and women at home and abroad, while also wishing for the protection and strengthening of labour rights.
He stressed the need to expand domestic production through entrepreneurship and to build a self-reliant economy by promoting the use of domestic goods. He also underlined that both investors and workers contribute equally to the development of enterprises, calling for an environment that encourages decent work to boost productivity.
“This day is observed every year on May 1 to enhance the dignity and respect of workers by recognizing their rights and entitlements,” the President said, adding that it helps unite workers globally in safeguarding their rights and freedoms.
Referring to constitutional provisions, he noted that the Constitution of Nepal guarantees the right to employment, the right to labour, fair remuneration, social security, and non-discrimination in wages and benefits on the basis of gender for equal work.
He concluded his message by expressing hope that this day would inspire efforts toward labour dignity, self-employment, fair wages, and expanded social security coverage.
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