Kathmandu — Prime Minister Sushila Karki extended her greetings to all Nepali citizens on the occasion of the 76th Democracy Day, emphasizing the need to strengthen democratic practices through institutional reform and accountable leadership.
In a message shared on social media, Karki recalled the historic 1951 revolution (2007 B.S.), which transformed the Nepali people from subjects into citizens. She also noted that Nepal’s first parliamentary elections began on this day in 1959 (2015 B.S.), describing the date as significant both as Democracy Day and Election Day.
Reflecting on Nepal’s political journey, the prime minister acknowledged that weaknesses at the leadership level had led the country to repeated political movements. She said it was time to prevent such cycles from recurring and urged reforms aimed at addressing corruption, nepotism and discrimination through stronger institutions.
Karki stressed that democracy should function not only as a system of governance but as a way of life. She called for unity in building a prosperous Nepal, stating that democratic stability depends on free, fair and fear-free elections.
Concluding her message, the prime minister paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for democracy and good governance, saying their contributions must be honored by safeguarding democratic values and strengthening the rule of law.
