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Nepal marked its 17th Republic Day, celebrating the 2008 transition from monarchy to a federal democratic republic. President Ramchandra Paudel highlighted the political rights achieved, while Prime Minister Prachanda emphasized the republic system as a lifestyle ensuring local autonomy and self-determination. Festivities spanned three days.