28th Ganeshman Singh Memorial Day today

Kathmandu, Sept 18: The 28th Ganeshman Singh Memorial Day is being observed today. The supreme commander of the people's movement in 1990 is being remembered by recognizing his contribution to the restoration of democracy in the country.

An epitome of sacrifice and courage in Nepali politics, Singh had become a source of inspiration for many after the success of the people's movement in 1990.

Born on 24 Kartik 1972 BS at Chaksibari in Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, Singh passed away on 2 Asoj 2054 BS. Born into a noble family in Kathmandu, he became active in the campaign to overthrow the Rana regime as a member of the Praja Parishad, Nepal's first political party established in 1997 BS.

He was jailed for many years during his strive for democracy in the country. He joined BP Koirala during exile in India, coming together to establish the Nepali National Congress party in 2003 BS.

Ganeshman was a senior minister in the government formed after the first ever parliamentary elections in 2015 BS. He also played a leading role in the 2036 BS student movement and the subsequent referendum. 

Marking the occasion of Leader Singh's 28th memorial day, various programs are being organized by the sister and well-wisher organizations of the Nepali Congress. The events start with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled to be held at the statue of Ganeshman Singh at Shobha Bhagwati in Kathmandu this morning. (RSS)