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Nepal celebrates 67th National Democracy Day

Xinhua, February 18, 2017 Adjust font size:

Nepal on Saturday marked 67th National Democracy Day by organizing various programs across the country.

A special function was organized at the Army Pavilion ground in Tudikhel in the capital to commemorate the advent of democracy in the country.

The day is celebrated annually in Nepal on Nepali date Falgun 7.

Addressing the function, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that after more than six decades of advent of democracy, Nepal has drafted the most progressive constitution which has institutionalized all the major achievements.

Expressing his tributes to the fighters who had sacrificed their lives for democracy, the prime minister appealed to all the people in the country for contribution to the national unity and prosperity.

The Nepali president, vice president, high-ranking officials and diplomats also attended the ceremony.

On the occasion, the Nepal Army held a special parade while Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, various clubs and institutions performed skills and cultural processions. Endit