KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The National Democracy Day is being observed across the country by organizing various programs today.
Nepal ushered into the democratic regime with the formation of a government comprising representatives of the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Ranas following the proclamation of then King Tribhuvan in favor of democracy.
73rd National Democracy Day being observed today
People had waged struggle and sacrificed their lives against the 104-year-old Rana oligarchy which was later compelled to declare democracy in the country bowing down to the historic people's movement.
The armed struggle had established democracy in the country on Falgun 7, 2007 BS. In commemoration of the historical day, the government has been observing Democracy Day on this day by organizing a special program at Tudikhel every year.
