KATHMANDU, Sep 19: President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on all political stakeholders and citizens to rise above differences and work together to ensure elections for the House of Representatives are held within six months. Speaking at a program organized at the Office of President on the occasion of Constitution Day (National Day) 2082 BS at a special ceremony at the President’s Office, he emphasised that national consensus was the only way to resolve the current political crisis.
President Paudel urged political parties, government institutions, the civil service, the intellectual community, and citizens to set aside disagreements and act with coordination and cooperation to ensure a smooth and impartial election process. “This Constitution has granted the Nepali people sovereignty and freedom. It ensures equal rights for people of all castes, religions, and communities, and offers the opportunity to advance through coordination. Today, we are at the strongest point in our constitutional history. This is a historic achievement that we must all protect,” he said.
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Highlighting the importance of generational participation in strengthening democracy, he added, “After September 9, circumstances placed me in a position to address the political vacuum and challenges. With collective wisdom, coordination, and support, we have managed this difficult situation.”
On Constitution Day, the President called on everyone to commit to democracy, uphold good governance, and ensure that politics, state institutions, and administration operate within ethical and value-based frameworks. “Political parties, the government, state institutions, and citizens must work together to make our Constitution more vibrant, just, and future-oriented, fulfilling the aspirations that the people have long envisioned. I also look forward to continued support and goodwill from our friendly nations during this challenging period,” he said.
President Paudel reflected on the sacrifices of youth lost during recent protests, acknowledging the profound human and material losses the nation suffered. “As a parent, I share the grief of the families who lost their children. As a guardian of the nation, I feel the loss of these young pillars of our country. Today, I remember their awareness and goodwill—the hope they carried for a stable and bright future for Nepal,” he said.
He further highlighted Nepal’s cultural, natural, and geographic diversity as a source of enormous potential, stressing that fair and just utilisation of these resources could transform the lives of ordinary citizens. “Our Constitution provides guidance for this. It envisions a democracy-based, socialist-oriented economy. Ensuring equal access to state services, guaranteeing social security, and promoting inclusive development are essential to achieving this goal,” he said.
Stressing good governance, employment creation, environmental sustainability, and social justice as priorities, President Paudel urged all Nepalis to respond to the Gen Z generation’s call to end corruption and malpractices, and to move forward with renewed commitment to reform.
