KP Sharma Oli: Martyrs of 1997 Sowed Seeds of Today's Democratic Rights

Kathmandu. CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli stated that the seeds of today's democratic rights were sown by the martyrs of 1997 (Bikram Sambat). While issuing a message on the occasion of Martyrs' Day, Chairman Oli mentioned that the martyrs planted the seeds for the movement that established today's democratic rights in place of the autocratic and despotic rule.

Chairman Oli recalled that Shukraraj Shastri, Dharmabhakta Mathema, Dasharath Chand, and Gangalal Shrestha were executed by the Rana regime. He stated that the collaboration between the Communist and Congress parties made a significant contribution to ending such a regime.

 ‘The seed for the movement establishing today's democratic rights in place of the autocratic despotic rule is the product of the joint movement of the Communist and Congress parties. Today's democratic rights enjoyed by society’’ Chairman Oli said through social media.

Chairman Oli stated that although today might seem like just another date on the calendar, looking at the past reveals how this freedom was achieved. Chairman Oli pledged never to forget the sacrifice of the martyrs and reaffirmed his commitment to always remain steadfast in protecting national sovereignty and democracy.