13 Falgun, KAthmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has defined Mahendra Narayan Nidhi as the iconic identify of democratic movement of Nepal. At an interaction organized by the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Foundation at PM’s residence, Baluwatar, on Saturday on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary Nidhi, PM Dahal said Nidhi has remained perennial source of inspiration for thoughtfulness, integrity, culture, discipline and system. “Sometimes in politics some leaders may reach to the top position while some may not despite having qualification and capacity. But, the society ever pays homage to such personalities. Those reaching the powerful position also bow before the leaders such as Nidhi”. Great leaders like BP Koirala, Ganesh Man Singh and Krishna Prasad Bhattarai had also been following honesty, culture and dedication of Nidhi, PM Dahal said, adding all should respect Nidhi for his ideals. Former Prime Minister and CPN (Unified Socialist) Chair, Madhav Kumar Nepal said the simple living of Nidhi who never deviated from his commitment to democracy was inspiring for all of us. The new generation should get inspiration from Nidhi, leader Nepal said, adding, “All should follow Nidhi’s dedication to values and norms”. Today’s need of the hour is to deliver good governance to the people by safeguarding republic, federalism and inclusion. “Ill-efforts are being made to revert the changes. Hence, the political forces having commitment to democracy should remain sensitive in this context”, former PM Nepal added. Nepali Congress (NC)’s senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel said Nidhi had established his image as a democratic, Gandhian and nationalist leader with strong commitment to non-violence. Madhes had a special space in the democratic movement of Nepal, Poudel said, adding Janakpur had been remaining in the centre of democracy. NC leader Bimalendra Nidhi said his father Mahendra Narayan Nidhi had been repeatedly raising voice for adopting peaceful struggle. Recalling that several achievements, including republic, federalism and inclusion were attained through peaceful protests, Nidhi also advocated for choosing peaceful path of politics. Foundation Chairperson Puruswottam Dahal shared that the Foundation has brought into operations a Hospital and Nursing Campus in memory of Nidhi. The Foundation has also been promoting the pro-Gandhi ideals and thoughts of Nidhi.
