Former King Gyanendra Appeals for Constitutional Solution Addressing All Parties’ Demands in New Year Message

Summary: Former King Gyanendra Shah, on the occasion of the New Year 2083, urged all parties to be firmly committed to seeking a constitutional solution without delay. He emphasized that prohibitions, divisions, strikes, and rebellions weaken the country, and politics should be free from mutual hatred, enmity, and revenge. King Gyanendra remarked that only superficial changes have occurred in the political and governance systems, turning the country into a laboratory experiment.

Kathmandu, 30 Chaitra: Former King Gyanendra Shah called on all stakeholders to resolve constitutional issues promptly. In his New Year 2083 greeting message released on Monday, he insisted there should be no place for mutual animosity, hatred, revenge, or politics of prohibition.

He warned that prohibitions, divisions, strikes, and rebellions weaken the nation and advocated for a constitutional solution that addresses the demands of all parties. “Prohibitions, divisions, strikes, and rebellions undermine us. There should be no politics of mutual hatred, enmity, revenge, and prohibition. We must consider the people’s aspirations and prioritize the nation while moving forward without delay. Let us be resolutely committed to finding a constitutional solution through dialogue, consensus, and cooperation that addresses everyone’s demands,” said King Gyanendra.

He commented that despite significant alterations in the political framework, governance system, and administration, these changes were merely superficial. He added that the country has become a laboratory, having lagged behind in nation-building efforts.

“We have made many changes in politics, the state system, and governance administration. But these were only superficial changes,” King Gyanendra noted, “Amidst the chaos, we have stumbled often, yet we have fallen far behind in national prosperity. We were always engaged in experiments, practices, and searching for alternatives. As a result, our country has remained just a laboratory.”

On the eve of the New Year, King Gyanendra’s full address is as follows:

Dear Nepali brothers and sisters, we have entered the New Year 2083. On this sacred occasion of the beginning of the new year, I extend my best wishes for happiness and peace to all Nepalis living within the country and across the world.

With the passage of time, our country and society must advance on the path of progress. By correcting past shortcomings and mistakes and removing obstacles, we must move toward the highest goals. Only then will the new year have true significance.

There is a widespread sentiment among the Nepali people that development in recent years has been declining. We have witnessed numerous changes in politics, the state system, and governance administration; however, these were mere superficial modifications. Amidst the quagmire and turmoil, we have faltered many times, but we remain significantly behind in prosperity and development. We have constantly been engaged in trials, experiments, and seeking alternatives. Consequently, our country has become nothing more than a laboratory.

Stability, continuity, and perseverance have been lost at certain points. Past experiences have taught us that simply changing laws, systems, and individuals does not improve the overall situation.

The increasing involvement of the younger generation in politics and governance is encouraging. The presence of educated, country-conscious, and technologically adept enthusiastic individuals will contribute positively to the nation’s progress.

Our country is currently surrounded by various challenges. At this time, the hopes and aspirations of the Nepali people are very high. Our main focus should be on improving the troubled economic condition and enhancing cooperation and goodwill with neighboring and friendly nations.

Internal security systems are extremely weak. In the new year, it is essential to establish a framework to make security agencies efficient to guarantee life safety, protection of essential goods and resources, and uphold human rights and security associated with human life.

In today’s uncertain and turbulent world, the state must pay deep attention to ensuring security for its people and the assurance of produced goods. Citizens should not experience any physical, mental, material, or livelihood hardships.

We must strive for self-reliance in all areas and eliminate dependency to make the country resilient. The nation’s resources are its assets, and their proper use is essential for social welfare. Additionally, preserving culture and promoting indigenous art increases national pride. We must advance these fundamental tasks and responsibilities.

Prohibitions, divisions, strikes, and rebellions weaken us. Politics must not be fueled by hatred, enmity, revenge, or prohibition. We must not delay in moving forward with the country at the center, keeping public demands in consideration. Let us resolutely commit to finding a constitutional solution through dialogue, consensus, and cooperation that addresses all parties’ demands.

May Nepal become a land of peace and a country of progress, driven by its original, eternal identity and prestige. May all Nepalis attain justice, peace, and happiness. This is our highest ideal.

May Lord Pashupatinath bless everyone. Long live Nepal.