Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that the current Constitution has successfully integrated Nepali society, characterized by ethnic, lingual, religious, cultural, and geographical diversities, into broader national unity. This achievement marks the end of all forms of discrimination and oppression that stemmed from centralized and unitary state systems.
According to National News Agency Nepal, in his message of best wishes on the occasion of Constitution Day, the President urged everyone to remain united in pursuing the aspirations of sustainable peace, good governance, development, and prosperity through the federal democratic republic systems. The Constitution aims to create an egalitarian society based on social justice and a socialism-oriented economy.
President Paudel highlighted the importance of ensuring equal access for all citizens to the services and facilities guaranteed by the Constitution. He also emphasized the provision of social security guarantees to ordinary citizens. The C
onstitution offers equal protection to the unique geographical structure of the mountain, hills, and Terai regions, which are multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-cultural. He expressed hope that the mutual harmony, fraternity, and coexistence among Nepalis, centered on these diversities, will remain unharmed.
Today, Constitution Day (National Day) is celebrated to commemorate the significant achievement of promulgating the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on September 20, 2015 (3rd Ashwin 2072 BS). On this occasion, President Paudel extended his best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad. He paid heartfelt tribute to all known and unknown martyrs who sacrificed their invaluable lives during various movements for establishing the Federal Democratic Republic. Furthermore, he expressed respect and reverence for the political party leaders who led the movements for the republic’s establishment, acknowledging the contributions of common citizens and political acti
vists who participated in the democratic movements.