Former King Gyanendra Shah Emphasizes Youth Role in Nation Building

Kathmandu. Former King Gyanendra Shah has stated that the increasing involvement of the younger generation in governance and politics is a matter of enthusiasm. Discussing the significant role of youth in steering the country and society toward progress, he expressed his belief that the activism of educated, country-aware, and tech-savvy youth will prove fruitful for the nation. 

Extending his best wishes for happiness and peace to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of the New Year 2083 on Monday, former King Shah also emphasized the need to correct past weaknesses and errors while moving forward.

He expressed concern that the country has been pushed backward instead of achieving expected development over the past few years, remarking that changes made to political and administrative systems have proven to be merely superficial. He stated that the tug-of-war in partisan politics has overshadowed the nation's prosperity, turning the country into a mere laboratory.

In his message, the former King mentioned that the current main priority is to uplift the country's economic situation and further strengthen relations with neighboring nations and external friendly powers.

Pointing toward the citizens facing insecurity and scarcity due to weak internal security arrangements, he drew the state's serious attention to making security agencies and service facilities efficient and robust. 

Similarly, Shah emphasized the need to become self-reliant and independent in every sector to save the country from dependency and subjugation. He argued that the nation's pride will only increase if the country's resources and power are utilized correctly and if its own religion, culture, and original arts are promoted.

Stating that exclusion, division, conflict, and rebellion weaken the country, he called on all parties to abandon mutual resentment and revenge and seek a constitutional solution through dialogue, consensus, and cooperation in accordance with the people's aspirations. 

 Expressing his desire to see Nepal as a country of peace and progress, former King Shah voiced his aspiration for all Nepalis to receive justice, peace, and happiness.