KATHMANDU: Constitution Day ( Ashoj 3) is being observed by organizing various programs nationwide today.
The Day marks the promulgation of the constitution written by the people’s representatives via the constituent assembly on Ashoj 3, 2072BS.
The present constitution is Nepal’s seventh written constitution, which has aimed at establishing socialism through citizens’ socioeconomic and cultural rights.
It bears special significance for it was promulgated via the constituent assembly based on the second people’s movement, peace accord, and peace process.
The peace accord was signed earlier between the then-seven political parties and the CPN (Maoist) party.
Importantly, it has formally institutionalized the new system of a 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 the new form of governance adopted by the new constitution.
The national charter has 35 Parts, 308 Articles, and 9 Schedules. Meanwhile, a particular function is being organized at the Army Pavilion at Tundikhel this morning.
Awareness drives, discourses, and discussions are being organized on this occasion. Special features on Constitution Day have been published in the print media and electronic media and special programs are being broadcast and telecast on this occasion.
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.
