Constitution has integrated Nepali society into broader national unity: President

Kathmandu, Sept 19: President Ramchandra Paudel has said the present Constitution has integrated Nepali society having ethnic, lingual, religious, cultural and geographical diversities into the broader national unity by ending all forms of discrimination and oppressions resulting from centralised and unitary state systems.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the Constitution Day today, the President called on all to stay united to realise the aspirations of sustainable peace, good governance, development and prosperity through the federal democratic republic systems. The Constitution has set a broader goal to create an egalitarian society based on social justice and a socialist-oriented economy.

He emphasised the need to ensure equal access for all citizens to services and facilities provided by the State as guaranteed by the Constitution, and to provide social security guarantees to ordinary citizens. The Constitution has provided equal protection to the unique geographical structure of the mountain, hills and Terai, which is multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-cultural.

He expects that no one will inflict harm on the mutual harmony, fraternity and coexistence among the Nepalis, keeping such diversities in the centre. Today, the Constitution Day (National Day) is being celebrated in commemoration of the epochal achievement of the promulgation of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on 20 September 2015 (3rd Ashwin 2072 BS).

On this occasion, the President extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad. The Head of the Nation offered heartfelt tributes to all known and unknown martyrs who sacrificed their invaluable lives during various movements for the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic. Further, he expressed respect and reverence for the leaders of the political parties who led the movements for the establishment of the republic, lauding the contribution of the common citizens and political activists who participated in the democratic movements.