Nepal celebrates 19th Republic Day with fervour

Nepal on Friday is celebrating the 19th year of the adaptation of republic system in the nation, organising various programmes. On Wednesday morning a special procession was organised in the Nepal Army Pavilion, commonly known as "Tundikhel", showcasing various cultural activities and a parade by security forces and civil organisations. Nepal observes Jestha 15 every year as Republic Day, commemorating the historic declaration of a republic by the first meeting of the popularly elected Constituent Assembly on Jestha 15, 2065, following the long struggle and sacrifices of the Nepali people.
President Paudel also expressed respect for the leaders of various political movements that contributed to the establishment of the republic and highly appreciated the role of ordinary citizens, the public and political activists who participated in those movements.
After the success of People's Movement II succeeding to overthrow over two centuries old monarchy system, Nepal re-established the democracy on 2006. The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on 28th May, 2008 declared Nepal a Federal Democratic Republic. Though the parliament at that time was dissolved after failing to promulgate a new constitution, which it was destined to, Nepal finally got its first republican constitution with federalism in 2015. It also is regarded as a milestone to formally end a decadelong Maoist insurgency.