Mr. Narayanan Bijukchhen (Rohit), Chairman of the Nepal Worker and Peasants' Party emphasized the significant contribution and role of the working class in societal development and change. He stressed the importance of inspiring the new generation to study the biographies of revolutionary leaders.
Addressing the program held on the occasion of the 135th International Workers' Day on 23rd Baisakh 2081, hosted jointly by Khwopa Engineering College and Khwopa College of Engineering, which is run by Bhaktapur Municipality, he highlighted the necessity for a critical approach to all societal issues and emphasized that meaningful societal change pivots upon raising the populace's awareness level.
He emphasized, "Capitalists will not advocate for the working class, so the working class must persist in their ideological struggle against them." Asserting that pseudo-communists aim to undermine the labor movement, he warned against foreign investment in Nepal without considering local interests, viewing it as a form of neocolonialism. Expanding on the interconnectedness of international dynamics with Nepal, he highlighted that Nepal would have been better if India had had a progressive government.
During the program, Mr. Sunil Prajapati, Chairman of the College Management Committee and Mayor of Bhaktapur Municipality, reminisced about NWPP's vigorous protest against the passage of the Investment Board Bill. He cautioned that foreign investment posed a threat of Nepal becoming a neo-colony of imperialist powers.
By penning the Communist Manifesto in 1848, Marx and Engels introduced a revolutionary concept: the working class could seize power from the bourgeoisie through class struggle. He noted that the study of the Communist Manifesto has inspired over half of the world's population to combat the bourgeoisie and strive for socialism in their respective nations. However, he lamented that the communist parties in Nepal have struggled to adhere to the fundamental principles and ideals of communism.
Principal Er. Sujan Maka of Khwopa Engineering College and Er. Sunil Duwal, principal of Khwopa College of Engineering, shed light on the historical context of the labor movement, highlighting the ruling party's efforts to sow discontent among the people regarding communist ideologies. Emphasizing the importance of a thorough discourse on May Day, they underscored that the labor movement remains steadfast in advocating for workers' rights.
Vice Principal Dr. Subegman Bijukchhen of Khwopa Engineering College addressed topics related to 'Modi fascism' and other pertinent issues. Naresh Khatri delivered a presentation on the 'History of the Labor Movement.' Subsequently, Mr. Sanjaya Manandhar shared insights on International Workers' Day.