King Gyanendra calls parties for dialogue
King Gyanendra has called upon all political parties to join in a dialogue to bear the responsibility of activating the multiparty democratic polity and contribute towards the same.
In a message to the nation on the occasion of the New Year’s Day 2063 today, the King said the democratic norms and values demand the commitment that the goals set forth by the Constitution-1990 can be achieved only through constitutional means.
He added that it is his desire that with the active participation of all political parties committed to peace and democracy, a meaningful exercise in multiparty democracy be initiated through the exemplary democratic exercise like the general elections.
King noted that there is no alternative to democracy in the 21st century and the verdict of the ballot alone is legitimate.
The King further said, "We are in favour of sustainable peace and the people's right to vote. Democratic norms and values demand a commitment that the goals set forth by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-1990 can be achieved only through constitutional means."
The King said, "Democracy demands restraint and consensus as all forms of extremism are incompatible with democracy. While facing the challenges confronting the nation democracy also emphasises acceptance of the preeminence of the collective wisdom in charting a future course." nepalnews.com pb Apr 14 06
Full text of His Majesty's message to the nation on the occasion of the New Year's Day 2063
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