Democracy Day observed nationwide in Nepal

KATHMANDU - The 58th Democracy Day is being observed Tuesday across the country by recalling the selfless sacrifices of all known and unknown martyrs of the democratic movement.
This day, 7th of Falgun, is observed annually to mark the end to a 104-year long tyrannical Rana regime since 1951 AD and the dawn of democracy in the country.
A special programme is being organised at the Army grounds in Tundikhel to mark the occasion while another programme was held at Sahid Gate in the capital to pay tributes to the martyrs.
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who is also the chairman of the Democracy Day main function organising committee, is organizing a programme at ‘Sital Niwas’ in the capital this afternoon.
In a message to the people on the occasion, the Prime Minister appealed to everyone to make the Constituent Assembly polls slated for April 10 a success. He said that the CA was essential to institutionalise the democracy to establish peace and to create mechanism for an inclusive nation.

In a statement on the occasion, King Gyanendra extended wishes that the current effort to bolster goodwill among all Nepalis while keeping sovereignty, nationality and freedom intact.
Meanwhile, a sanitation programme is being held in Sindhuli district to mark the event.
Chief District Officer (CDO) of Sindhuli Rishikesh Dhitaula said that the sanitation programme was organised to encourage waste-management and cleanliness among the local residents.
Similarly, an interaction programme was held in Ramechhap district to observe Democracy Day.
Speakers at the programme appealed to make the CA a success to protect democracy.