KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has emphasized the vital role of ancestors in unifying Nepal, which was once divided into many small states.
In a message on Prithvi Jayanti and National Unity Day, he highlighted Prithvi Narayan Shah’s efforts in building a modern Nepal by consolidating scattered states. “Remembering Prithvi Narayan Shah, we see how he unified Nepal, established national independence, and shaped a common identity. His teachings remain relevant and inspiring today,” President Paudel said.
He added that these teachings guide the country in strengthening the economy, fostering patriotism, maintaining diplomatic relations, preserving culture and religion, promoting public welfare, ensuring justice and good governance, and safeguarding national unity.
President Paudel noted that Nepal’s sovereignty and independence today are the results of generations of nation-building led by courageous ancestors. He reaffirmed that Nepal is constitutionally an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive, democratic, socialist-oriented federal republic.
“I hope National Unity Day inspires all Nepalis to uphold the country’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity while working for the happiness and prosperity of the people,” he said.
On the 304th birth anniversary of Prithvi Narayan Shah, President Paudel paid tribute to the unification leader and extended his best wishes to Nepalis at home and abroad.
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