Legal practitioners are the defenders of democracy and the rule of law: President

Kathmandu, Aug 12: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that legal practitioners are the defenders of democracy and the rule of law.

At a function organized today on the occasion of the 32nd Council Day and Self-Assessment Day-2082 of the Nepal Bar Council, President Paudel said that the only way to resolve all kinds of irregularities and injustices in a democratic system of governance is through the correct implementation of the law.

Stating that democracy is the cornerstone of a just society, President Paudel clarified that legal practitioners, regardless of their nationality, will be the protectors of the rule of law and democracy. Appreciating the contribution made by legal practitioners in the establishment and restoration of democracy in Nepal, he expressed his confidence that they will continue to play a more effective role in strengthening it.

He expressed the confidence that the Council would spare no effort in fulfilling its important responsibility of producing legal practitioners with high professional competence, ethics, and upholding the values of the sector.

Also today, speaking at an event held to mark the International Youth Day 2025, President Paudel said that the responsibility of building a prosperous Nepal on the foundation of a republic has fallen on the shoulders of the youth.

Stating that he and the youth of his generation dedicated themselves to establish a federal democratic republic in the country, President Paudel said Nepali youth have proven themselves to be excellent in various fields of entrepreneurship, including technology-based innovation, sports, entertainment, and information technology. “Everyone should join hands to direct this potential and strength towards a bright future of national rebuilding,” he said.

President Paudel said that the government has prioritized facilitating concessional loans, creating an environment for youth-friendly investment, and expanding innovation and entrepreneurship to provide opportunities to Nepali youth, who are the harbingers of change in the country.

“In the modern era of globalization and rapid development of information technology, fulfilling the dreams of development, good governance and prosperity as desired by the youth generation is the need of the hour,” he said, “Entrepreneurship is the basis of economic development. Therefore, it is necessary to prioritize policies and programs to expand and promote entrepreneurship and generate employment for the youths in the country.”

President Poudel said that International Youth Day is a celebration and solidarity for youth participation and empowerment, and that it emphasizes sustainable development, unity and solidarity through youth participation from local to international levels.

Minister for Youth and Sports Tejulal Chaudhary, Executive Vice-Chair of the National Youth Council Surendra Basnet and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal, Hanna Singer also spoke on the occasion.