President, Prime Minister attend Democracy Day main celebration programme

KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel attended a special function organised by the Main Celebration Committee to mark National Democracy Day 2081 BS at the Nepali Army Pavilion in Tundikhel, Kathmandu today.

The national anthem was performed, the national flag was hoisted, and a moment of silence was observed in memory of the martyrs.

On the occasion, a Nepali Army helicopter displayed a banner with 'National Democracy Day 2081 BS' and showered flower petals. Colourful balloons were also released at the event.

The Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Scouts presented a march past and band display. Cultural floats, including the traditional Lakhe dance and a taekwondo demonstration, were organised by various municipalities in the Kathmandu Valley.

Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut, Speaker of the House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire, National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal, deputy prime ministers, ministers, lawmakers, heads and office-bearers of constitutional bodies, high-ranking government officials, representatives of diplomatic missions, and people from various walks of life attended the occasion.

Speaking at the function, Prime Minister Oli highlighted the government's policy to lead the country towards prosperity by empowering the youth.

"Over the 75 years since the end of 104 years of autocratic rule, despite many ups and downs, we have begun moving from poverty to prosperity, from a developing to a developed nation, and from inequality to equality in the light of democracy," stated the Prime Minister.

He stated that democracy serves as the foundation for Nepal's graduation from least developed country status by 2026 and for improving economic indicators to ensure sustainable development. "We are utilising every moment, possibility, and capacity towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Through this, we will succeed in fulfilling our national aspiration of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis’," he added.

Democracy Day is celebrated annually on Fagun 7 in the Nepali calendar to commemorate and honour the historic achievements of human rights and political freedom resulting from the successful revolution of 2007 BS and the sacrificial struggle against autocracy.

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