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CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that it is the duty of the true republicans to steadfastly stand in support of the federal democratic republican system and forward-looking change.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the Republic Day-2082 BS today, he stated that the unity among the pro-change forces is imperative to protect the republican system.

The Maoist Centre Chair said that political parties need to focus on fulfilling the task of transforming the economic, social, and cultural life of the Nepali people in accordance with the changed governance system by implementing the fundamental rights granted by the republican constitution.

"The establishment of the republic is based on the historical people's movement carried out with the conscious initiative of the Maoists and the participation of the oppressed masses, as well as the cooperation of other republican forces," he said, adding that the pro-republic forces should firmly stand in favor of the republic and the change fighting against the status quoits and retrograde activities.

Chairman Dahal has wished that Republic Day inspires the campaign to change the condition of the people by focusing on the development of republican thinking, style, and behavior, along with a strong unity and cooperation among republican forces.

On this occasion, he has paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the people's war for the establishment of the republic and has expressed respect for the sacrifice and dedication of those missing and injured combatants.

Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the prosperous, civilised and progressive Nepal could be built through the protection of the Constitution and institutionalisation of the federal democratic republic system.

On the occasion of the Republic Day today, he extended his best wishes to all Nepalis residing at home and abroad, stating that it is everyone's shared responsibility to protect the historic achievements gained through the sacrifices of the Nepali people.

The former Prime Minister also expressed his belief that this day will inspire everyone to work for consolidating inclusive democracy and social justice with equality and prosperity.

He expressed his respect for all those contributing to the protection and promotion of democracy, the message reads.

"Many individuals have sacrificed their invaluable lives in every democratic movement for civil freedoms, national independence, the establishment and restoration of democracy, and for its protection and promotion", Deuba noted in the message.

A meeting of the Council of Ministers being held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers  will endorse the estimated revenue and expenditure (budget) for the fiscal year 2025/26.

The budget proposal will be presented at a joint session of both Houses of the Federal Parliament this afternoon. 

According to the PM's private secretariat, a meeting of the National Planning Commission will also be held this afternoon under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister KP Oli. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel is scheduled to present the budget in the Federal Parliament at 3 pm today. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of the Republic Day. 

"Today is the day when the people created their history by abolishing the repressive regime of the Royals; when the nation's interests took the centre stage; when the citizens' dignity was reinstated by breaking the pride and priggish of the throne and when the peoples' seven-decade-long struggle and sacrifice was materialized earn the republican system", the PM wrote on Facebook. 

"On the auspicious occasion of Republic Day, I sincerely wish all Nepali brothers and sisters residing in the country and abroad, Jaya Jaya Jaya Nepal!"  

Today, the 18th Republic Day is being celebrated across the country with various programs..