KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that strengthening responsible and people-oriented service delivery through the federal democratic republican system and achieving the goals of good governance, development and prosperity are today’s national needs.
In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the 19th Republic Day today, President Paudel stressed the need for collaboration among all levels of government, the private sector and civil society to achieve the Constitution’s vision of social justice, economic prosperity and inclusive development.
He said, “On the occasion of Republic Day, I sincerely urge all political parties, civil society and concerned stakeholders to contribute from their respective fields towards building a civilized, prosperous and harmonious society while safeguarding Nepal’s independence, sovereignty, geographical integrity, national unity, national interest and self-respect, and achieving sustainable, broad-based and equitable economic growth.”
Nepal observes Jestha 15 every year as Republic Day, commemorating the historic declaration of a republic by the first meeting of the popularly elected Constituent Assembly on Jestha 15, 2065, following the long struggle and sacrifices of the Nepali people.
President Paudel also expressed respect for the leaders of various political movements that contributed to the establishment of the republic and highly appreciated the role of ordinary citizens, the public and political activists who participated in those movements.
“I pay heartfelt tribute to all known and unknown martyrs who sacrificed their precious lives for the establishment of the democratic republic,” he said. “I hope this historic day will further strengthen the spirit of mutual trust, cooperation and national unity among all Nepalis.”
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