Honour The Martyrs
FIFTY-ONE years have passed since the popular revolution of 2007 BS. Other
minor and major revolutions followed and more people died, adding more names to the
martyrs list. Many died during the struggle for democracy—and many are still dying
for the nation fighting terrorism even today for the people and for the sake of the
happiness of the people. Freedom fighters are hailed and their contributions to the nation
praised. But have we really honoured them for the cause for which they made the supreme
sacrifice so that their brethren will be ensured a better life? Not to accord the freedom
fighters and the martyrs due recognition is not fair to them. More so to the latter as
they gave their precious lives so that the nation and the people could march along the
path of all-round development and prosperity. The real appreciation would be if we
cherished what they gave us. If it were not for the sacrifice of the martyrs, we would not
be enjoying the fruits of democracy.
There have been martyrs in all eras. To talk of more recent sacrifices, we
would not be living in peace and security of our homes in cities if there were not
policemen even today risking their lives in the Maoist areas. A nation, which does not
respect and treat its martyrs with due honour could soon outlive their sacrifice. If we
are ungrateful to the martyrs, our national conscience as a whole will be the casualty and
we will not anymore, deserve the fruits of their sacrifice. The real tribute to the
martyrs would be if we took their task forward by nurturing the cause they so
unhesitatingly died for. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who was also a member of
the Jan Mukti Sena, inaugurating the 51st anniversary of the popular revolution of 2007 BS
organised by the Janamukti Sena Kalyan Sangh has echoed similar sentiments. The popular
revolution of 2007 B.S and its success was a result of the joint efforts of all democrats,
Nepali Congress and Nepal Communist Party alike. Even today we need to join our hands to
combat terrorism and unrest in our country and strengthen democratic practices in our
nation. It is time we forgot the petty differences and work together for a greater cause
of peace and stability. We have to cherish the dreams our martyrs who gave up their
precious lives so that those dreams can become a reality. Only this will give the souls of
our martyrs peace and prove us to be worthy heirs to their martyrdom.
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