President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that the federal democratic republic system has ensured complete political rights in the country.
In a message today on the occasion of Republic Day, the President said that this was an opportune moment to move ahead united for a prosperous future and congratulated all Nepalis terming this a historic and prideful day. "We had achieved the republic system along with freedom in this day 17 years ago. Nepalis had obtained civilian supremacy from this day and had set a foundation for a liberal, inclusive proportional Democratic Republic Nepal along with social justice," reads the President's message.
Likewise, the President has expressed heartfelt condolences to all the martyrs who got martyrdom for the cause of this prideful transformation and has expressed deep respect to all senior leaders for their dedication and sacrifices in the fight for the republic system.
The President has stated that this day will remind one and all to work for the fulfillment of the commitments made to empower the citizens in the frame of democratic cultures.
The President has said that the greatest thing sought by the republic is upliftment of people's living standards and for this focus should be given to production growth, judicious distribution, employment promotion and good governance.