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Former President Ram Baran Yadav has called on all citizens to exercise restraint during the current challenging period in the country and to move forward while upholding national unity.

On the occasion of the Constitution Day and National Day 2082 BS today, Yadav, who also holds the distinction of being the first President of democratic Nepal, viewed that any wrongdoing within a democratic system should be addressed in accordance with the law.

Describing Constitution Day as a historic occasion, Yadav underlined the need for focusing on the upcoming election. 

If amendments to the Constitution are necessary, he said, they should be proceeded with through the parliament to be formed after receiving a fresh electoral mandate.

“In a democracy, the rights of citizens lie within themselves. Citizens are the true masters of the nation,” he stated.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the demonstrations and movement led by Gen-Z youth on September 8 and 9 reflected both the aspirations of our young generation, growing public awareness and, the dissatisfaction with prevailing corruption in the country. 

Addressing the Constitution Day and National Day, 2082, main celebration ceremony held today at the Army Pavilion at Tundikhel, PM Karki stated, “We must recognize that this movement emerged partly due to shortcomings in good governance, prosperity and development in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution, as well as from unfulfilled expectations, deprivation and the frustrations arising from them.”

"I have also viewed this movement as a measure of the health of our democratic system, for democracy is a system of listening to the people's voices, engaging in dialogue and seeking solutions," she stressed.

According to the Prime Minister, the movement of Gen-Z is also the consequence of not being able to stand firmly on the commitment expressed towards democratic values and norms, including the federal republican system of governance, civil liberties, fundamental rights, human rights, full freedom to press, an independent, impartial and competent judiciary, the rule of law and good governance.

"The remarkable advancements in information technology, the emergence of citizen-friendly governance systems at the international level as well as the concepts of open government and virtual governance have shaped the awareness of the young generation," she said. 

Noting that the issues raised by the young generation- employment opportunities, quality of life, transparency in governmental actions, legal equality, corruption control, good governance and development- are, indeed, the shared aspirations of all generations and constitute a national agenda, the PM expressed the commitment of the incumbent government to embracing these agenda and working in line with the public expectations.

"The recent movement has provided us with the guidance that we are yet to make improvements in many areas. The young generation wants to participate itself in the governance system. They want to see the successful governance practices of developed countries applied in Nepal. They want to see their ideas reflected at the policy level," the Prime Minister said and gave assurances that this government will continue to work with firm determination to address the aspiration and expectations of youth, women, children, differently-abled people, Dalits, indigenous peoples, Madhesis, Tharus, backward classes, communities and all generations.

Prime Minister Karki said: "We have challenges of reconstructing the public infrastructures damaged during the Gen-Z movement and overcoming the losses suffered by business enterprises to uplift the country. The morale of the private sector, being the driving force of development, has to be boosted. Elections have to be conducted on the stipulated date."

In this context, the PM called upon the entire young generation, political parties, civil servants, private sector, development partners, and all citizens to participate in the great campaign of reconstruction and development

CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appealed to all to get united for the protection of the Constitution and national sovereignty.

Issuing a press statement today on the occasion of the Constitution Day, he described the Constitution as a road map to the future, crafted by Nepali citizens themselves. 

Accusing of the infiltration during the recent two-day Gen-Z nationwide protests, causing violence, he expressed his sorrow over the loss of valuable lives during the demonstrations. 

He said that no order was given to shoot at demonstrators who were youths deliberately. "Incidents involving the use of automated arms not in possession of the police should be investigated," he demanded.  

Reiterating his grief over the deaths of youths during the demonstrations, he wished for speedy recovery of the injured. 

He claimed that the new generation is capable of assessing the situations both in the past and the present, and also expressed his concern over the arson attacks on the Singha Durbar, the country's major administrative hub.

National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal has expressed the confidence that the National Assembly will always remain active to fulfill the responsibilities and constitutional obligations of Parliament in the current situation where the House of Representatives stands dissolved. 

He has expressed best wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, and continuous progress to all Nepali sisters and brothers residing in the country and abroad on the occasion of Constitution Day, urging everyone to commit to the implementation of the constitution, protecting the achievements gained from the people's movements, and fully adhering to it.

The Chair of the upper house of the Federal Parliament also mentioned that there is a challenge to complete the elections on time as agreed between all parties, alongside the changes brought about by the Gen-Z movement, and to defend the Constitution under the leadership of elected representatives once again. 

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