DPM Singh assures of constitution amendment at people's will

Kathmandu, Jan 8: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh clarified that the revision in constitution would be considered only at people's will.     

At a programme organized by Newa: Deya Dabu at Tokha, Kathmandu on Wednesday marking the Newa Unity Day, DPM Singh explained that the constitution would be amended to further strengthen the national charter and to ensure more rights to people.     

Recalling the promulgation of the present constitution from the second Constituent Assembly after the dissolution of the first one under the challenging political circumstances, Singh admitted that effective implementation of constitution remains the topmost priority.     

Proper legal procedure and aspirations of people should be major basis for amending constitution, he reiterated, adding "The constitution itself has ensured of provision for timely revision. We must safeguard the national charter and fully exercise our rights."     

On a different note, DPM Singh underscored Newar community's pro-active role in preserving and promoting their arts and cultures. "The Newa: Deya Dabu has been actively working towards protecting and promoting languages, culture and identity of Newar community," he appreciated the organization's activities, wishing for the continuity of such initiatives.(RSS)