Nepal Martyrs Day: PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Council of Ministers pay homage to martyrs

Jan 30, 2024

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jan 30 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal led with his Council of Minsters paid tribute to martyrs at the Martyrs Memorial in Lainchaur on the occasion of Martyrs' Day on Tuesday. Ministers, high-ranking government officials including people's representatives, members of the security forces and members of musical bands of the security bodies also paid their respects at the memorial. The day is celebrated annually on Magh 16 (End of January), according to the Nepali calendar with various programs in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the establishment and restoration of democracy and freedom. Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel said respect for martyrs would be realized only when the spirit of the Constitution and the Republic were embraced and initiatives were taken for translating aspirations for sustainable peace, good governance, development and prosperity into action. PM Dahal also reminded that the present constitution was created against the backdrop of leadership from various classes, cultures, communities, and regions, aiming for their identity and rights. From January 24-30 the country observes the Martyr's week in memory of brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives against the then Rana regime.