On Monday, Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s Honorary Consul of Nepal, led celebrations to mark Nepal’s Constitution Day with a cake-cutting ceremony at Crane Chambers in Kampala.
The intimate gathering, held three days after the official September 19 commemoration in Nepal, brought together staff from the Ruparelia Group to honor the 10th anniversary of Nepal’s 2015 Constitution. That historic charter established Nepal as a federal democratic republic in the wake of the devastating 2015 earthquake, laying out frameworks for inclusivity of marginalized groups such as Dalits and Janajatis.
Dr. Ruparelia, dressed in a white outfit, was photographed cutting a cake decorated with Nepal’s red, white, and blue tricolor, topped with chocolate drizzles. Smiling staff stood around the wooden conference table, which was laid with plates of cake and napkins, reflecting the festive mood.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Ruparelia emphasized the importance of the occasion. “It’s a celebration of resilience and shared values,” he said, drawing parallels between Nepal’s journey of unity and Uganda’s own post-conflict healing under the 1995 Constitution.
The commemoration was complemented by traditional delicacies, including Nepal’s sel roti and Uganda’s mandazi, symbolizing the blending of cultures and reinforcing community ties.
The day also followed a scholarship announcement made in partnership with Nepal’s embassy, designed to connect Ugandan and Nepali youth through education and cultural exchange.
As head of the Ruparelia Group—one of Uganda’s most influential conglomerates—Ruparelia’s stewardship of the event highlighted both his diplomatic role and his commitment to strengthening bilateral people-to-people relations.