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Nepalese respect Monarchy as symbol of
unity: PM KATHMANDU, Feb. 9: Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand has said that the Shah dynasty kings have made a sterling contribution to sustaining the sovereignty and national integrity of the country and towards introducing Nepal and the Nepalese to the world. Speaking at a programme marking the conclusion of the 56th Auspicious Birthday of His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev hosted here today by the auspicious birthday celebration main civic committee, Prime Minister Chand who is committee chairman said that the entire Nepalese respect the King, the Crown and the Monarchy as a symbol of national unity. Stating that His Majesty was totally committed to Constitutional Monarchy and multi-party democracy, Prime Minister Chand said His Majesty always envisaged a prosperous future for the Nepalese. Stating that the Shah dynasty tradition had rendered the
relations between the King and the people cordial, he said this tradition is a source of
inspiration for the prosperity of Nepal and the Nepalese. The directives issued by His Majesty the King from time to
time were in line with democratic norms, Prime Minister Chand said adding that His
Majesty's Government expected cooperation from all the political parties, intellectuals,
social workers and civic society to translate these directives into action. At the programme, Raj Parishad Standing Committee Chairman Dr. Keshur Jung Rayamajhi said that Constitutional Monarchy is the symbol of national unity. He emphasised the need for every segment of society to play an active role to transform the cease-fire into durable peace. Fifty-sixth auspicious birthday celebration committee vice chairman Rajesh Kaji Shrestha and a host of other speakers also expressed their views at the programme chaired by committee chairman and Prime Minister Chand. Other Stories |
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