Prachanda: No One Has the Right to Compromise on the Core Principles of the Constitution

Kathmandu. Coordinator of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has stated that no one has the liberty to back down from the core spirit of the constitution. 

In a message of goodwill on the occasion of Republic Day, he said, "The Federal Democratic Republic ensured by the constitution of Nepal is a historic achievement of the long struggle waged by the Nepali people in various epochs, the sacrifice of thousands of martyrs, and their dedication and devotion. This system is not the property of any individual or party but a shared achievement of all Nepali people aspiring for change. Therefore, no one has the liberty to back down from the core spirit of the constitution or compromise on its values, principles, and achievements."

"Correcting the weaknesses seen in the implementation of the constitution and ending the traditional practices and arbitrariness prevalent in the state-governing process is the need of the hour," he mentioned. "Moving forward by further strengthening the rights of the people, democratic values, and inclusivity is the true respect for the republic. The alternative to the republic is an even more prosperous republic. For that, it is imperative to ensure an inclusive, fully proportional system and further strengthen the rights of the neglected, oppressed classes, communities, and regions," Prachanda said. 

He also stated that unity among all political forces and the general public is necessary to advance the country towards political stability, good governance, social justice, and economic prosperity. He said that building a socialist Nepal through prosperity with social justice should be a common national resolve.

Prachanda said, "We may have political differences, the quantitative arithmetic in parliamentary practice may differ, but dialogue and cooperation on issues of national concern should be our culture. The protection of the constitution, democracy, and the republic is the first responsibility of all of us. We must be vigilant against any attempt to weaken the achievements of change. Let us all unite in protecting the achievements gained through the struggle of the Nepali people and building a prosperous, just, and self-reliant Nepal."