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Nepali embassy in London organised a reception on the occasion of ‘Loktantra Divas’ (Democracy Day) on Saturday.
Addressing the function, Charge d’ affairs at the Nepali embassy, Jhabindra Prasad Aryal, said ‘loktantra divas’ was an occasion to pay tributes to martyrs who laid down their lives while taking part in a peaceful struggle against the absolute rule of the then king. He said people in Nepal were now longing for sustainable peace and institutionalisation of democracy; hence promulgation of the new constitution on time would be a fitting tribute to all the martyrs.
He also expressed hope that the ‘loktantra divas’ would inspire all the political parties, civil society, and intelligentsia to work towards that goal.
Vice President of Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRN) UK, Mahendra Kandel, stressed that drafting of the new constitution by 28th of May was the main need of the hour. He also appealed all the political parties to set aside their differences and work jointly to give a historic constitution to the country.
Speaking at the function, Bigyan Prasai of Nepali People’s Coordination Committee UK, echoed concerns that Nepal was becoming a failing state. ‘We have had enough experiments with various political systems, now we need stability and a strong leadership to lead the country towards the path of economic development,” he added.
Krishna Chankhu of Pasa Pucha UK recalled the zeal and commitment of millions of Nepalese who took to the street for 19 days for the restoration of democracy in the country four years ago. He said though people’s aspirations are yet to be fulfilled, there was no need to be frustrated. “It will take time to change the feudal mindset,” he added.
The function started with the playing of Nepali national anthem and a minute’s silence in honor of all known and unknown martyrs. nepalnews.com
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