Kathmandu, May 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said republic is the result of collective political efforts launched to build a prosperous Nepal where social justice prevails.  

It is the aspiration of change, PM Prachanda said while addressing a special function organized at Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on the occasion of the Republic Day this morning.

“We, the political parties aspiring for change, established a republic with common efforts so that a discriminatory social structure was wiped out and federalism and new constitution achieved,” PM reminded, adding that it abolished the unitary and feudalistic dynasty rule.

According to him, a stage of political revolution was over with the establishment of a federal democratic republic. He warned that any effort that tries to foil this achievement would not be successful. PM Prachanda underlined the need for national cooperation and collaboration for the agenda of change. 

“Historically, backsliding of the system is not seen. Nepal moves ahead now. However, additional achievements are needed to substantiate inclusion, proportional representation and freedoms,” he opined.

According to him, the country has been making a significant stride in people’s lifestyles. The government is firm on protecting national interest with independent and balanced foreign policy, PM Prachanda added. 

He further explained that the relations with neighbouring countries and international agencies were improved, thereby ensuring Nepal’s graduation to the status of developing country by 2083BS. Campaigning is underway to achieve SDGs by 2087BS.

He also shared that financial and monetary policies were enforced in congruity to recover the national economy from slowdown; necessary laws and policies were revised to create an investment atmosphere; state coffers utilized for people’s benefit; farmers’ rights were addressed gradually; construction of infrastructures intensified; and efforts made for national unity to ensure self-reliant socialism. 

Republic is not only a system but a lifestyle. It is getting established at civic level, Prachanda stressed. 

The special programme was attended by the President, Vice President, Chief Justice, Speaker, Chairman of the National Assembly, Deputy Prime Ministers, former prime ministers, ministers, and chiefs of diplomatic missions in the country.

The Nepal Army, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force conducted march-past and cultural pageants on the occasion. A Nepal Army helicopter displayed a banner reading ‘Republic Day, 2081’ and cascaded flowers in Tundikhel.  (RSS)