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Nepal celebrates its 70th National Democracy Day

The government of Nepal has observed the 70th National Democracy Day on 19th February. Nepal celebrates the National Democracy Day every year on Falgun 7 to commemorate the attainment of democracy after the abolition of the 104-year long autocratic Rana Regime. In 2007 Bikram Sambat, on this day, democracy was established in the Himalayan nation ending over a century old autocratic Rana regime.

Prime Minister Oli paid tribute to the martyrs who had sacrificed their lives in the struggle for democracy. A contingent of Nepal Army presented a guard of honour to President Bidya Devi Bhandari and cultural processions of various communities were also displayed.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Prime minister of Nepal: KP Sharma Oli.
  • President of Nepal: Bidhya Devi Bhandari.
  • Capital of Nepal: Kathmandu; Currency of Nepal: Nepalese rupee.

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