KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that the government would move forward initiating right work and without getting affected by obstacles and protests. Speaking at a memorial function organised on the first death anniversary of former prime minister and founder president of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Surya Bahadfur Thapa, today, Prime Minister Oli underscored the need of national unity and implementing the constitution together by clearing confusions. 'Some people are protesting the government just for the sake of protesting, and have restricted themselves to the culture of throwing slurs on the government. But the government wants to move ahead on the true and right path, unperturbed by such petty attacks,' he said. The Prime Minister stated the obstacles and hurdles should be considered normal in a democracy and that the government was working to make the country strong by removing these obstacles. He added that the government was also involved in expanding ties with both neighbours - India and China - consistent with the 21st century and marked by cordiality, mutual benefit and respect. Oli described the late Thapa as a guardian figure of the country with his distinct profile and personality. According to him, Thapa was in constant touch with him since his prison days. He further said that the late Thapa was always concerned about the welfare of the country and the people. Thapa passed away at the age of 88 on April 17 last y ear. Thapa had served as Nepal's prime minister for five times in his political career spanning more than 50 years. He had worked under three different kings and was a firm supporter of monarchy until the first people’s movement. RPP leaders Dr Prakash Chandra Lohani, Deepak Bohara, Buddhiman Tamang, Sunil Bahadur Thapa, the late Thapa's son, among others paid tribute to the late Thapa, eulogising his contribution to the country through politics. RPP's senior leader Pashupati Shumsher Rana presided over the function.