At the program organized today at Osho Tapoban on the occasion of the 86 th birthday of the saint leader Bhattarai, they discussed his contribution for democracy, peace and non-violence.
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav said Bhattarai who is tirelessly working for democracy and moving on the path of truth and non-violence, is known as one of the cleanest prime ministers of South Asia.
He said although the country got a new constitution in 1990 from his able leadership, the country faced many problems, as it was not properly implemented.
Dr. Yadav wished that democracy be successful, new constitution be made in time and everything be as per the constitution and comprehensive peace accord.
The president also said he was inspired by the ideals of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan, Ganeshman Singh, BP Koirala and Krishna Prasad Bhattarai.
At the function, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said leader Bhattarai who has goodwill towards all is an ideal person, and added those creating unrest in the country should be brought to the peaceful Tapoban to put them on the right path.
He also informed that the Ashram established in the name of Bhattarai would be run as a trust.
UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpakamal Dahal said Bhattarai was a living history of modern Nepal, and he took Bhattarai, a real democrat and nationalist leader, as an ideal person.
Leader Bhattarai said he felt that he had done something to the nation hearing the words of praise about him.
Ministers, top leaders of various political parties, CA members, high-ranking government officials and distinguished personalities were present at the programme.
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