The Martyr Day is being celebrated by organizing various programmes across the country today. The Day is observed in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of country and people.
At different times of history, many people fought for the liberty, freedoms and democracy and got martyrdom in Nepal. In commemoration and tribute to them, week-long programmes are organized from Magh 10 to 16 every year.
Since 2012BS, then Kathmandu municipality began coordinating programmes organized in honour of the martyrs. It is continued till date.
In response to the demand of democracy, civic rights and liberty, Shukra Raj Shastri was executed by then autocratic Rana regime at Pachali, Kathmandu on Magh 10, 1997; Dharma Bhakta Mathema at Siphal, Kathmandu on Magh 13 and Ganga Lal Shrestha and Dasharath Chanda at Shova Bhagawati, Kathmandu on Magh 15 the same year.
A morning rally is being organized from Shanti Batika, Ratnapark to Lainchaur. Kathmandu Metropolis has informed that the event would be attended by the Prime Minister, ministers, high level officials of Nepal government, along with march-past from security bodies. The known and unknown martyrs would be paid tribute at martyrs' monument, Lainchaur.
However, there is public concern rife that dream of martyrs is not fulfilled.
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