Nepal is celebrating its 17th Republic Day today (Tuesday). Republic Day is associated with people’s movement and aspiration for change from monarchy to make Nepal a republic nation.
A special function organised at Army Pavilion in Tundikhel
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. The special programme was attended by President, Vice President, Chief Justice, Speaker, Chairman of National Assembly, Deputy Prime Ministers, former prime ministers, ministers, and chiefs of diplomatic missions in the country.
Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ said republic is the result of collective political efforts launched to build a prosperous Nepal where social justice prevails.
PM Dahal added that the country has been making a significant stride in people’s lifestyle. Government is firm on protecting national interest with independent and balanced foreign policy.
After that, CPN Maoist’s armed conflict and seven parties’ peaceful movement, then King Gyanendra Shah had restored the House of Representatives on April 24, 2006, thereby returning the rule to the people’s representatives. Two years later, the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on May 28, 2008, declared the country a Republic.
By, Sweta Singh, Kathmandu