Nepal Observes Martyr’s Day Nationwide (Photo Feature)

The Martyr Day is being observed nationwide on Friday by organizing several programmes.

The Martyr Day has been marked by commemorating those who sacrificed their lives for the country and its people.

The Day is observed by remembering the struggling life and devotion of martyrs, Shukra Raj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, Dasharath Chand and Ganga Lal Shrestha as well as contributions of other martyrs to the establishment of democracy in the country.

Martyr Week is observed from Magh 10-16 every year on the initiatives of different organisations in memory of brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives against the then Rana regime.

In 1997, Martyr Shukra Raj Shastri was executed in Teku-based Pachali on Mag 10, Dharma Bhakta Mathema at Shifal on Magh 13 and Gangla Lal Shrestha and Dasharath Chand at Shobha Bhagawati on Magh 15 by Rana ruler while demanding independence.

During the occasion President Ramchandra Poudel has urged the political parties, general public and all concerned to dedicate their sincere efforts towards realizing the aspiration of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of Nepal and Nepali people.

In his message on the occasion of the Martyr Day, President Paudel wished may the Day provide inspiration and energy to translate the dreams of martyrs who obtained martyrdom for serving the country and the people.

Similarly, Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that the country now has stood at a historic turning point of change because of courage, awareness and resolution of the martyrs. In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the Martyr Day today, she expressed heartfelt tribute to all the martyrs who sacrificed their invaluable lives for civil liberty and democracy.