President Paudel: Fulfilling aspirations for development, prosperity is true tribute to martyrs

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that moving ahead towards fulfilling the aspiration for development and prosperity alone would be a true tribute to the martyrs.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Martyrs Day today, the Head of State stated that true condolences to the martyrs would be to move forward towards meeting the aspiration for sustainable peace, good governance, development, and prosperity using the federal democratic republican governance system achieved through the sacrifice of the great martyrs.

The President expressed the belief that Martyrs Day would give further inspiration for sincerely fulfilling the role we all have to play from our side to materialize the aspirations of the martyrs while highly regarding their sacrifices.

‘On the occasion of the Martyrs Day, 2081 BS, I extend my heartfelt tribute to all the known and unknown martyrs, including the great martyrs Shukraraj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dashrath Chand, Gangalal Shrestha, who gave their valuable life for establishing civic freedom and democracy, and for protection of nationality,’ he said.

President Paudel noted that Martyrs Day is a special remembrance of the great martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country. The day is observed every year on Magh 16 in memory of the brave heroes who sacrificed their lives in the democratic revolution and democratic people’s movement against the Rana oligarchy, the Panchayat system, and monarchy to make the Nepali people sovereign citizens.

‘Sacrificing one’s precious life for the welfare of the people and the nation is martyrdom. May this Day inspire and encourage all the political parties, the general public, and all concerned to dedicate their heart, words, and deeds to realize the aspirations of the martyrs who have attained martyrdom for the independence of the Nation and the Nepali people,’ the President said in his message.

Vice President’s message On the occasion of Martyrs Day, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav said that the valor of martyrs inspires all to build a prosperous nation. The Vice President stated this in a message of his best wishes. The Vice President said the courage of the martyrs inspired all to build a socially and economically firm, strong, and developed country with a self-reliant economy.

He also paid tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and inclusiveness, ending all forms of discrimination and establishing a federal democratic republic.

On the occasion of Martyrs Day, Vice President Yadav has called upon all to work together for the progress, development, and prosperity of the country by further consolidating and strengthening the spirit of unity by embracing the ideals and values of the martyrs.

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