His Majesty King Gyanendra (File photo)
His Majesty 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 his message given at a time when leaders of various political parties and rights activists and are in detention for demanding restoration of democracy in the country, the King said despite the apparent adverse environment, the Nepali people have demonstrated their faith in the power of the ballot during the recently held municipal elections.

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.’

Meanwhile, in his message issued on the occasion of Democracy Day, President of Nepali Congress Girija Prasad Koirala has said that Nepali people has the responsibility of restoring people’s sovereignty.

He added that all should take seriously that the country will remain no longer in the absence of democracy and said democracy and nationality are complimentary to each other.

He said that the movement of the people would take rest after receiving its stipulated objectives.

In a message on the occasion of the Democracy Day, the CPN-UML has ruled out dialogue and politics of consensus with the King. The party has reiterated its stance of bringing an end to what it said was “autocratic monarchy” and going for elections to a constituent assembly.

Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Pashupati SJB Rana, in a message on the occasion of Democracy Day, has suggested a joint effort from all democratic forces to end the existing turmoil in the country.

“The obstructed democratic process can end if all the constitutional forces make joint efforts towards a logical and peaceful ending,” Rana said.

Meanwhile, former prime minister and chairman of the Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) Surya Bahadur Thapa has drawn the attention of the “concerned parties” to make use of the Supreme Court (SC) decision on RCCC in making a consensus among the constitutional forces to end the current political as well as constitutional deadlock.