United We Stand
DEPUTY Prime Minister and acting president of Nepal Sadbhavana Party Badri Prasad Mandal
has said that Nepal's democracy is by no means in danger but getting mature every day
under the leadership of the His Majesty the King. Speaking at a function in Rajbiraj,
Saptari the other day, Deputy Prime Minister Mandal observed that democracy is safe and
secure as His Majesty the King has clearly expressed the commitment to do whatever is
needed for the consolidation of democratic system in the country. Monarchy, multi-party
system and fundamental human rights are the basic hallmarks of Nepal's democracy. The
institution of monarchy has always played an active role and made historic contributions
for the establishment and consolidation of democracy in the country. The motto of Shah
Kings has always been the rule on the basis of people's will and desire. The institution
of Monarchy and democracy are inter-dependent in Nepal. In fact, Monarchy has always been
the custodian of democracy in Nepal. In order to strengthen democracy, ensure political
stability and accelerate the process of democracy in Nepal, we must develop monarchical
culture, in which lies the safe future of the country and the people. History is witness
that whenever the nation falls into a crisis, it is the institution of Monarchy that
rescues the nation and leads it to a safe and secure destination. As the country fell into
the quagmire of uncertainty and chaos in the last 12 years of misrule of different
political parties and mindless violence perpetrated by the Maoists, Nepalese people have
looked to the Monarchy to rescue the nation from the trouble. The main concern of the
people at present is security and peace. Soon after the formation of the present
government, His Majesty the King has clearly instructed the government to take necessary
measures for restoration of peace, stability and security by ending the Maoist violence.
The government has done every thing possible to fulfill its responsibility. It has already
started the peace process with the Maoists, the beginning of which is the declaration of
cease-fire. In addition, it has initiated several steps to provide relief to the people.
However, all these efforts can be successful only when cooperation and support are
extended from all people. There should not be any doubt and confusion from any quarters
about the intention of peace process and its selfless efforts for country's stability and
development. The interest of the nation is safe and secure with the close cooperation
between the monarchy and people, which all political forces and all others must
understand.
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