Press vital to enforce republic, constitution: Chair Dahal

Kathmandu, May 3: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said press has a vital role in enforcing constitution and institutionalizing federal democratic republic.    
    
Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day today, Chairman Dahal expressed belief that the Day would inspire journalists to work fairly and accountably.    
    
"The media has played a significant role in institutionalizing the achievements of people's movement for the cause of political and social transformation in Nepal," he said, adding that the media sector would devote continuously for the implementation of constitutional and legal provisions on human rights.    
    
He further wished the Day inspired all to work for the respect of free expression and press freedom to build and prosperous and equitable society. (RSS)