King-People Relations
PRIME Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand has aptly elaborated the historic and unique
relationship between the Monarchy and the people. Addressing the special function
organised to celebrate the 53rd National Democracy Day and Tribhuvan Jayanti in Kathmandu
the other day, Prime Minister Chand said that relations between the King and the people
have always been harmonious and cordial due to the tradition of Shah Dynasty to rule the
country strictly in accordance with the will and aspirations of the people. There is, no
doubt, that Shah Kings have made a historic contribution in Nepal's unification,
democratisation and modernisation. It is this reason why Nepalese people are always
grateful to the Shah Kings and revere the institution of Monarchy as the symbol of
national unity and source of inspiration. At any crucial and difficult point of history,
the institution of monarchy has been with the people and worked for the larger interest of
the nation. Whenever the nation faced any problem, it has been the Monarchy that has
rescued the nation and people from the quagmire of crisis. The motto of the Shah Kings has
been the welfare and interest of the people. History is witness that Shah Kings have even
sacrificed the throne for the cause of the nation and the people. His late Majesty
Tribhuvan joined hands with the people in the movement for democracy in 1950 and finally
ushered in an era of democracy in Nepal. The Monarchical Culture has always been
instrumental in uniting and mobilising people for the development and democratisation of
Nepal. People, thus, look to the King for necessary direction and role whenever a national
crisis arose. The recent developments are evident that Monarchy is the institution that
commands popular faith, trust and respect. As Nepal badly suffered from the mindless
violence for the last seven years, no political parties and leaders could prove their
ability to solve the problem and restore peace and stability in the country. But it was
the monarchy that expressed grave concern and took serious concern. The recent cease-fire
and initiation of peace process are its results. We can be assured that the violence would
come to an end permanently and peace would be restored.
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