Kathmandu, February 18

King Gyanendra, in a message to the nation on the occasion of the 56th Democracy Day, has called on all willing political parties to come forth to fully activate the stalled democratic process in the greater interest of the nation.

“Let us listen to others, put across our views, do away with discord and enhance mutual understanding; let us consolidate peace and democracy,” the King said, stressing that those who have been misguided should shun violence and destruction and enter the mainstream of peace and multiparty democracy. In spite of the apparent adverse environment, the Nepali people have demonstrated their faith in the power of the ballot during the recently held municipal elections, the King said.

The nation seeks solidarity amongst all who have faith in multiparty democracy to formulate a mechanism which ensures that peace and democracy are never again jeopardized, the King said adding: Democracy could be re-energised with the activation of all representative bodies through the electoral process in the coming days as well.