KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said it was the shared responsibility of all professionals to consolidate democratic republic – achieved through the arduous struggle of the people when the autocratic monarchic regime failed to deliver development and good governance.

Inaugurating the fifth general convention of the Nepal Health Professional Federation here today, PM Oli urged for all sides to engage their efforts towards further improving the democracy and its achievement – which was brought through our collective struggle.

“There was no situation to open such organizations in the autocratic, despotic regime. Now you are moving ahead bearing professional and occupational responsibilities with national obligation”, the PM noted.

He further said, “We observed republic celebrations on May 29. The pro-monarch force staged demonstration. It is their right to show protest in democracy. Now is the time to advance the country to the path of good governance and development”.

He urged the public to observe the progresses and changes seen in the country during around 240-year-long monarchic regime and in the time of democracy and republic.

Reiterating that defending republic was the shared responsibility of all citizens, PM Oli stressed the need for all to stand united to protect the system that was brought with people’s struggle.

The government has paid emphasis on delivering quality and accessible health service, he said, urging all health professionals to provide affordable and easy health services.

“The health sector has witnessed sea change as of now. I wish the Federation to play active role in devising preventive measures to deal with the health issues”, the PM noted.