KATHMANDU, Sept 20(NNN-XINHUA) – The Constitution Day (i.e. Ashoj 3) was celebrated yesterday, by organising various programmes across the country. The Day marked the promulgation of the constitution, written by the people’s representatives through the Constituent Assembly on Ashoj 3, 2072 BS.
The present constitution is the seventh written constitution of Nepal, which aims at establishing socialism through citizen’s socioeconomic and cultural rights. It bears special significance, for it was promulgated through the constituent assembly, based on Janaandolan II, Comprehensive Peace Accord and peace process.
The peace accord was signed earlier between the then, seven political parties and CPN (Maoist Centre) party. Importantly, it formally institutionalised the new system of federal democratic republic, with the abolition of the unitary system and monarchy. There are currently seven provinces, 753 local levels and a federal government, as per new form of governance adopted by the new constitution. The national charter has 35 Parts, 308 Articles and nine Schedules.
The constitution promulgated by the citizens of Nepal for themselves, is being embraced by one and all gradually. The incumbent government has put in place necessary policies and laws, to enforce the constitution, while efforts were underway to implement federalism effectively in the country.– NNN-XINHUA
