Constitution Day being marked today

Kathmandu, September 19 — Today marks Constitution Day and National Day 2024. Various events are being held both domestically and internationally to celebrate this occasion with enthusiasm. Federal, provincial, and local governments, political parties, NGOs, civil society, the private sector, and social organizations are all participating in different activities to commemorate Constitution Day.

The main ceremony in the federal capital, Kathmandu, will take place this morning at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel, with President Ramchandra Paudel as the chief guest. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is also the chair of the Constitution Day main celebration committee, will deliver a speech during the event. This evening, President Paudel will host a reception at the presidential residence.

Nepali diplomatic missions abroad will also hold events to mark Constitution Day. The constitution was issued by the Constituent Assembly on September 20, 2015, as a culmination of the Nepali people's decades-long struggle, sacrifice, and people's movement for a federal democratic republic of Nepal.

The constitution, enshrined in 35 parts, 308 articles and 9 schedules, embodies the principles of federal democratic republic, inclusive democracy, proportional representation, and secularism. It is committed to building a prosperous nation based on democratic values and socialism. The government has been celebrating the day the constitution was issued as Constitution Day and National Day every year.

Today also marks nine years since the implementation of Nepal's constitution, which was established as "governance by the people for the people." In celebration of Constitution Day, there will be a musical performance at Durbar Marga in Kathmandu.

Meanwhile, on this occasion, the President, Prime Minister, Speaker, Chairman of the National Assembly, and various party leaders have sent messages urging the public to celebrate National Day with joy. The government has also called upon everyone to light lamps and hoist the national flag in observance of Constitution Day.