Nepal's Constitution Celebrates 9th Anniversary: PM Oli Pledges Amendments for Progress

Sep 19, 2024

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 19 (ANI): Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reiterated the need to amend the constitution on the basis of need and essence, as the main law of the Himalayan Nation marks its ninth year of promulgation. Addressing the nation on the occasion of Constitution Day and National Day, the Prime Minister stressed that the constitution should be amended to make it lively and match with the changing time course. The Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal was promulgated on September 20, 2015 by the Constituent Assembly, as an achievement of the Nepali people's seven-decade-long struggle, sacrifices, and popular movements. The Constitution of Nepal, consisting of 35 parts, 308 articles, and 9 schedules, has embraced a federal democratic republic, inclusive democracy, proportional inclusive representation, secularism, and other principles. The Constitution is committed to building a prosperous nation based on democratic values and norms, with a dedication to socialism. The government has been celebrating the day the Constitution was promulgated as Constitution Day and National Day every year. As Nepal's constitution marks its ninth birthday, a National Day musical performance is scheduled at Durbar Marg in Kathmandu organised by the government.