Published On: February 23, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Dr Chhering Yonzon
Back in 1990 AD (2046 BS), after the people’s movement had established multiparty democracy, a new constitution of the country was drafted quietly by a handful of lawmakers, all hailing from the dominant khas arya community. They decided to continue Nepal as a Hindu state after the then king had abdicated absolute monarchy.
Published On: December 11, 2020 06:47 AM NPT By: Dr Chhering Yonzon
The one religion state was a salient feature in Nepal’s medieval monarchy but it is erroneous in a pluralistic 21st century republican state.
Published On: June 25, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Dr Chhering Yonzon
Monsoon rain is a lifeline to an agriculture-based economy like Nepal, where with poor irrigation system farmers have to rely on the mercy of the sky
Published On: January 7, 2019 01:00 AM NPT By: Dr Chhering Yonzon
The liberals, moderates and youth leaders in Congress must safeguard their party against the communal, sectarian allure of right-wing Hindutva ideology
Published On: November 13, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Dr Chhering Yonzon
Our secular republic aspires to reflect the pluralistic reality of the plains, hills and mountains. This should be nurtured