Kathmandu, Jan 30: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that people’s rule in the country was established following the massive political changes due to martyrs’ sacrifices and dedication for the country’s development and transformation, keeping aside their personal interests.  

In a message given on the occasion of Martyrs' Day today, Prime Minister Deuba said that different political changes from 2007 BS to 2062/63 BS remained successful for the establishment of democracy in the country due to the martyrs’ devotion, dedication and sacrifices.

In his message, PM Deuba expressed his heartfelt tributes to all known and unknown martyrs for sacrificing their priceless lives for the cause of democracy and the democratic system in the country.

The Prime Minister has also wished for a speedy recovery of those injured during their struggles for democracy.

“The independence and self-respect we have been enjoying today, and the citizen’s access to all levels and structures of the state is established and the country’s advancement to the form of governance today is all made possible due to the contributions of the martyrs,” the Prime Minister said.

PM Deuba recalled the contributions of great martyrs Dasharath Chand, Shukra Raj Shashtri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, and Ganga Lal Shrestha and all martyrs who lost their lives in different movements of the country.

The PM has wished that Martyrs’ Day should inspire all to materialise the dream of beautiful Nepal envisioned by the martyrs and follow the path of truth, justice, and equality shown by the martyrs.