President Paudel Highlights Madhesi Community's Historic Role in Nepal's Struggle for Freedom

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel stated that the Madhesi community has played a historic and significant role in every struggle and sacrifice-filled movement for civil liberties in Nepal. Speaking at a program organized at Shital Niwas, the President's residence, on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the establishment of the Madhesi Commission on Saturday, he mentioned that the desire expressed in those movements—for freedom of expression, equality, social justice, good governance, development, and national unity amidst prosperity—is the aspiration of all Nepalis.

“Embracing this aspiration and moving forward is the main necessity today. I call upon all parties to fulfill the responsibility of nation-building expressed by the Nepali people through the recently concluded elections,” said President Paudel. He added that Nepal is a nation rich in multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-cultural, and geographical diversity, and the contribution made by the Madhesi community to nation-building within this diversity is significant. “I believe that the foundation laid by the Commission over the past seven years for the identity and rights of the Madhesi community will be taken to greater heights in the coming days,” President Paudel stated.

He noted that the Madhesi Commission was established with the objective of ending the inequalities arising from the historical reality that certain communities—especially the Madhesi community—have been deprived of political, social, and economic opportunities.

“The Constitution has granted the Commission the authority to perform its duties independently and impartially. The report recently published by the Commission after study and research includes various recommendations for the protection, promotion, and empowerment of the rights and welfare of the Madhesi community. I believe these recommendations have identified various problems faced by the Madhesi community and provided concrete guidance for their resolution,” President Paudel concluded.