Kathmandu, Jan 8: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakashman Singh clarified that the revision in the constitution would be considered only at the people’s will.

At a program organized by Newa: Deya Dabu at Tokha, Kathmandu, on Wednesday marking the Newa Unity Day, DPM Singh explained that the constitution would be amended to further strengthen the national charter and to ensure more rights to people.

Recalling the promulgation of the present constitution from the second Constituent Assembly after the dissolution of the first one under the challenging political circumstances, Singh admitted that effective implementation of the constitution remains the topmost priority.

Proper legal procedure and aspirations of people should be the major basis for amending the constitution, he reiterated, adding, “The constitution itself has ensured a provision for timely revision. We must safeguard the national charter and fully exercise our rights.”

On a different note, DPM Singh underscored the Newar community’s proactive role in preserving and promoting their arts and cultures. “The Newa: Deya Dabu has been actively working towards protecting and promoting languages, culture, and identity of the Newar community,” he appreciated the organization’s activities, wishing for the continuity of such initiatives. —RSS