Constitution Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: Constitution Day is being observed with various programs across the country today.

The day marks the promulgation of the Constitution written by the people’s representatives from the Constituent Assembly on September 20, 2015.

The present constitution is the seventh written Constitution of Nepal, which has aimed to establish socialism via citizen’s socioeconomic and cultural rights. It bears special significance for it was promulgated by the Constituent Assembly that was based on the second people’s movement, peace accord and peace process.

The peace accord was signed earlier between the seven political parties and the rebellious CPN-Maoist.

Importantly, it has formally institutionaliSed the new system of federal democratic republic with the abolition of the unitary system and monarchy.

A special function is being organized at the Army Pavilion at Tundikhel.