KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 19

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended his best wishes on the occasion of National Democracy Day.

Taking to Facebook today, he conveyed his greetings to all democracy-loving Nepalis on this historic and momentous day. "Falgun 7 is the most epochal day in the lives of Nepalis-the day we elevated ourselves to the status of citizens through sacrificial struggle," PM Oli stated.

He also posted an image of Nepal's national flag alongside the country's map and wrote, "Heartfelt tributes and deep respect to the immortal martyrs, including Shukraraj Shastri, Dharmabhakta Mathema, Dasharath Chand, and Gangalal Shrestha, who sacrificed their lives in the fight against despotic rule.