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The United States of America has congratulated the entire Nepali community on the occasion of the Constitution Day- 2080 BS (2023).

Issuing a press statement today, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended best wishes to the Nepali community on the occasion of Nepal's Constitution Day. 

"On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Nepal on the occasion of Nepal’s Constitution Day on September 20. This is a moment to recognize Nepal’s achievements and the enduring friendship between our nations," he said in the statement.

He stated that robust people-to-people ties between Nepal and the US are the cornerstone of bilateral relationship, fostering understanding, trust, and goodwill.

 "As we commemorate this special day, we look to renew our commitment to these invaluable connections that promote peace, cooperation, and mutual prosperity between our two nations," he added.

Four persons, who were serving terms for the Tikapur incident, have been released on Constitution Day today.

Three persons, who were doing time in Kailali Prison and one in a juvenile center in Pokhara, were released this afternoon.

Bir Bahadur Chaudhary (41), Pradeep Chaudhary (25), Hari Narayan Chaudhary (25) were released from Kailali Prison.

Bir Bahadur was arrested on August 31, 2015, Pradeep on September 14 and Hari Narayan on August 25, a day after the Tikapur incident.

Resham Lal Chaudhary, who is said to be the main accused in the incident, has already been released.

Minor Shrawan Chaudhary was also released on Wednesday.

The Kailai District Court on February 24, 2019 handed down a life sentence to 11 people including Chaudhary in connection with the 2015 Tikapur incident in which nine people including seven security personnel and a toddler were killed in a violent clash.

President Ram Chandra Paudel pardoned their remaining jail term on the occasion of Constitution Day.

Nagarik Unmukti Party leader Resham Lal Chaudhary, Chairperson Ranjita Shrestha, lawmaker Arun Chaudhary, party’s province minister and lawmakers among others had reached Kailali Prison to welcome them.

It has been learnt that 30 persons involved in the Tikapur incident are at large.

Resham Lal Chaudhary claimed that the false cases filed against them will be scrapped soon.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had concluded that the Tikapur incident took place under the leadership of Resham Lal  Chaudhary.

It has been mentioned in the full text of the Tikapur incident released by the Supreme Court that Chaudhary was the mastermind of the incident based on various facts.

The apex court had issued the verdict in the Tikapur incident on May 16, 2021.

The Court had said that a group led by Chaudhary killed at least eight people, mostly security personnel including a Senior Superintendent of Police, by attacking them with stones, axes, spears and home-made weapons in an inhumane manner during the Tharuhat movement. Later, they burnt the bodies by pouring kerosene and petrol.

Sharadha Bohara, wife of inspector Keshav Bohara, who was killed in the Tikapur incident, had also filed a case at the Supreme Court demanding rearrest of Chaudhary.

The hearing on the case has not been conducted yet.

Chief Justice Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha said the Constitution of Nepal was not only a document of constitutional change but also a long-awaited state restructuring, forms of governance and social and cultural transformation.

Extending best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of the Constitution Day, 2080, Chief Justice Shrestha said the Constitution has its objective to assure lasting peace, good governance, development and prosperity.

"Constitutionalism, justice and equality are the spirit of the constitution", reads the message. "The Constitution can be rightly implemented through thinking, perspectives and performances of all state agencies".

The day today was epochal for the people for attaining the Constitution through the Constituent Assembly having their representatives, he said, adding the Nepal Constitution was of special importance from the constitution-making process and its inherent content.

Foreign Minister NP Saud said that Nepal is in favor of prohibiting nuclear tests.

During a meeting with Executive Secretary of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Robert Floyd on Tuesday, Minister Saud clarified Nepal's stance for banning nuclear tests.

Foreign Minister Saud also informed Executive Secretary Floyd about Nepal's commitment for the prohibition of nuclear tests.

Minister Saud, who is in New York in the course of attending the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, has intensified sideline meetings.