Kathmandu: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has stated that Nepal’s transition to a federal republic is a result of the tremendous and tireless efforts of its citizens. Extending her best wishes via social media on the occasion of Republic Day, she described the republic as a historic political achievement and emphasized the collective responsibility of all citizens to further institutionalize and strengthen this system.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Bhandari called on everyone to contribute to maintaining the norms, values, and ideologies of the republic from their respective positions. She remarked that this political transformation has paved the way for accelerating socio-economic development and serves as an inspiration to strive for excellence in various sectors, including education, health, information technology, and infrastructure.
She further urged for unified efforts to fulfill the aspirations of the people for a prosperous nation. Nepal’s first female head of state expressed her hope that Republic Day would inspire the government, all political parties, and relevant institutions to launch a broader campaign to empower the country, particularly in the economic sphere.