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Kathmandu, Wednesday, December 29, 1999
Paush
13th, 2056.
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Long live His Majesty
The nation today is indeed proud to
celebrate the fifty-fifth auspicious birthday of His Majesty King Birendra
Bir Bikram Shah Dev. On this gracious occasion, we take it as privilege to
say that nothing perhaps would be more appropriate than extending to him
the heartiest of felicitations on behalf of ourselves as well as our
readers.Obviously, it is the general impression among most Nepalese that
His Majesty the King has proved himself to be an inspiringly efficient
monarch, who is ever firm and committed in the matter of performing his
roles and duties as the constitutional Head of the State.
This aspect has made His Majesty even more endearing to the people. He
is therefore highly respected for his sincere concern for the well-being
of the people. Every Nepali appreciates His Majesty’s understanding of
people’s woes and aspirations. That is why he reigns supreme in our
hearts. There is no doubt that His Majesty’s role was people-friendly
even prior to the restoration of democracy when he enjoyed absolute
authority to govern the country. This is testified by his keen interest in
development activities in all parts of the country and especially the
development of the western region. His gracious announcement of the 1980
referendum was also indicative of his sensitivity towards the popular
aspiration in the system of governance.
It is indeed noteworthy that, under the democratic constitution of
1990, His Majesty has played the roles set forth by the constitution with
an unmatched sense of appropriacy even at a time when even political
parties spearheading the struggle for democracy have been unable to act
fully as per the spirit of the constitution. Here, it may be appropriate
to further note that His Majesty’s role during all those years after the
restoration of democracy has only enhanced the popularity of the
institution of monarchy in the kingdom. Monarchy has ever been the symbol
of national unity with us. But never before was this truth more prominent
than now. The people today are convinced more than ever that monarchy is
an institution that is above petty party politics and is concerned about
the well being of the people.
As a leader who has never overstepped constitutional limitations or
done anything that is against the authority granted by the constitution,
even at times of apparent crisis, His Majesty has earned people’s love
and faith as one who can guide the nation and its people through any
travail. To such a monarch, we once again extend our heartiest
felicitations and join the rest of the country in wishing a long and happy
life.
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