Vice President lays emphasis on implementation of fundamental rights

KATHMANDU: Vice-President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has stressed the need for the implementation of entire legal provisions included in the Constitution of Nepal relating to fundamental rights.

In a message today on the occasion of the Constitution Day 2081 BS, the Vice President has said the values of inclusiveness principle adopted by the constitution should not be disrespected by anyone and anywhere.

Vice President Yadav has said that all should abide by the letter and spirit of the constitution including the socialism-oriented socio-economic system, federal democratic republic system and proportional inclusiveness principle and other provisions.

Likewise, the Vice President has cautioned that delay in the sharing of power and resources among the federal, state and local levels could create reservations towards federalism but it is highly essential and inevitable to run the provinces constitutionally by institutionalizing the federal system in the days ahead.

Similarly, Speaker of House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire has said that may this day inspire one and all to implement the constitution with honesty, which he termed as the main spirit of democracy and a reflection of the aspirations of Nepalis.

In his message, Speaker Ghimire has extended best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad. He has also stated that the Constitution of Nepal is a common document representing the national aspiration of all Nepalis adding that the concerned bodies should discharge their duty to implement the constitution.

Likewise, National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal has said that timely reform and revision while ensuring ownership of all in the constitution was a usual process.

In his message today, the National Assembly Chairman has said the process of constitution amendment should be for safeguarding the achievements and paving the way for further achievements.

Stating that the promulgation of the constitution through the Constituent Assembly (CA) was a historic milestone, NA Chair Dahal has said that the citizens’ much-awaited expectation to be governed by the constitution drafted by their representatives was materialized through this constitution.

The leaders have expressed their condolences to those who sacrificed their lives for the establishment of the federal democratic republic in the country.