Public dissatisfaction rises as Democratic values are not fully upheld: PM Karki

Kathmandu – Prime Minister Sushila Karki, addressing the main ceremony at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel on the occasion of Constitution Day, said that public dissatisfaction has increased due to the failure to fully uphold democratic values.

She emphasized that democracy is a system meant to listen to the people, foster dialogue, and seek solutions. However, the inability to fully implement democratic principles has led to growing frustration among citizens. She highlighted that from the Gen Z generation to all citizens, expectations include civil liberties, fundamental rights, human rights, complete press freedom, an independent judiciary, good governance, and the rule of law.

PM Karki also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to meeting the hopes and expectations of citizens, including the youth, by promoting employment, quality of life, transparency, legal equality, ending corruption, and advancing development as key national priorities.

She clarified that she became Prime Minister not out of personal ambition or desire for office, but at the request of the change seeking youth during a time of national crisis. She reiterated her commitment to hand over power to a representative government through elections for the House of Representatives within six months, as per the Constitution.

Nepal marks Constitution Day and National Day 2082 with special ceremony

Kathmandu – Constitution Day and National Day 2082 is being celebrated this year as well with various programs across the country. The main ceremony was held this morning at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel under the chief guestship of President Ram Chandra Paudel. Prime Minister Sushila Karki addressed the program.

Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, former Speaker Devraj Ghimire, National Assembly Chairman Narayan Dahal and other ministers participated in the program. However, top leaders of the three major political parties were not seen in the program.

Nepal’s Constitution was declared on Ashoj 3, 2072 BS by the Constituent Assembly as the outcome of the Nepali people’s long struggle and sacrifices. Following the second Constituent Assembly election, the assembly promulgated the “Constitution of Nepal 2072” after tireless efforts and long debates.

President Poudel urges unity and good governance on constitution day

Kathmandu – President Ram Chandra Poudel has expressed confidence that Constitution Day will inspire all Nepalese to unite in achieving the nation’s aspirations for lasting peace, good governance, development, and prosperity through the federal democratic republican system.

In his message on the occasion of Constitution Day, President Poudel urged everyone to remain dedicated in thought, word, and action to put the spirit and values of the constitution into practice through honest and effective efforts.

He stated that Nepal’s constitution envisions building an equitable society based on social justice and aims to establish a socialist-oriented economy. The president also highlighted that the constitution ended discrimination and oppression created under a centralized and unitary state system, uniting Nepal’s diverse ethnic, linguistic, religious, cultural, and geographic communities into broader national unity.

He emphasized the importance of ensuring equal access for all citizens to state-provided services and facilities, along with guarantees of social security.

President Poudel further noted that Nepal’s rich culture and natural resources open doors to vast opportunities for employment and income. He expressed belief that by ending all forms of corruption and mismanagement, and by properly utilizing water resources and energy through good governance, Nepal could soon achieve the status of a developed nation.